1 Samuel 31:9
“And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they cut off his head,.... And fastened it in the temple of Dagon, Ch1 10:10; perhaps that which was at Ashdod, one…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And they cut off his head - It is possible that they cut off the heads of his three sons likewise; for although only his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Samuel 31:8-13
The scripture makes no mention of the souls of Saul and his sons, what became of them after they were dead (secret…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Samuel 31:9-13
The burial of Saul and his Sons
9. they cut off his head The Anointed of Jehovah fares no better than the uncircumcised…
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