1 Samuel 31:6
1 Samuel 31:6 in Multiple Translations
So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armorbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
So death overtook Saul and his three sons and his servant on the same day.
Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all the men with him, died the same day.
So Saul dyed, and his three sonnes, and his armour bearer, and all his men that same day together.
and Saul dieth, and three of his sons, and the bearer of his weapons, also all his men, on that day together.
So Saul died with his three sons, his armor bearer, and all his men that same day together.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, that same day together.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men that same day together.
So Saul, three of his sons, and the man who carried Saul’s weapons, all died on that same day.
That’s how Saul died, and his sons, and the man that carried his shield, and his soldiers. They all died on that day.
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1 Samuel 31:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֣מָת
שָׁא֡וּל
וּ/שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
בָּנָי/ו֩
וְ/נֹשֵׂ֨א
כֵלָ֜י/ו
גַּ֧ם
כָּל
אֲנָשָׁ֛י/ו
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
הַ/ה֖וּא
יַחְדָּֽו
וַ/יָּ֣מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁא֡וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
N-proper
וּ/שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
בָּנָי/ו֩
bên
H1121
son
N-mp | Suff
וְ/נֹשֵׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal
כֵלָ֜י/ו
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp | Suff
גַּ֧ם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֲנָשָׁ֛י/ו
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp | Suff
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
unitedness
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Samuel 31:6
וַ/יָּ֣מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָׁא֡וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
וּ/שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
בָּנָי/ו֩
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וְ/נֹשֵׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
כֵלָ֜י/ו
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
גַּ֧ם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲנָשָׁ֛י/ו
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
יַחְדָּֽו
yachad
H3162
"unitedness"
Adv
This adverb means together, describing people doing something in unity, like in Psalm 133:1.
Definition: 1) union, unitedness
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. See also: Genesis 13:6; Psalms 62:10; Psalms 2:2.
Study Notes — 1 Samuel 31:6
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 31:6
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
- Sermons on 1 Samuel 31:6
Context — Saul’s Overthrow and Death
4Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.
5When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him.
6So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day.
7When the Israelites along the valley and those on the other side of the Jordan saw that the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. 8The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.Cross References
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 12:17 | Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” |
| 2 | Hosea 13:10–11 | Where is your king now to save you in all your cities, and the rulers to whom you said, “Give me a king and princes”? So in My anger I gave you a king, and in My wrath I took him away. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 10:6 | So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 4:10–11 | So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his tent. The slaughter was very great—thirty thousand foot soldiers of Israel fell. The ark of God was captured, and Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, died. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 11:15 | So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 28:19 | Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 12:25 | But if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will be swept away.” |
| 8 | Ecclesiastes 9:1–2 | So I took all this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their deeds, are in God’s hands. Man does not know what lies ahead, whether love or hate. It is the same for all: There is a common fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the unclean, for the one who sacrifices and the one who does not. As it is for the good, so it is for the sinner; as it is for the one who makes a vow, so it is for the one who refuses to take a vow. |
1 Samuel 31:6 Summary
This verse tells us that Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died on the same day, marking the end of Saul's dynasty. This event shows us the importance of trusting in God, as Saul failed to do, and the consequences of not following Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:25. Just like Saul, we can face defeat and destruction if we do not put our trust in God, but if we follow Him, we can experience victory and blessing, as promised in Joshua 1:8. By looking to God as our leader and guide, we can avoid the pitfalls of following human leaders who do not follow God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Saul's death have such a significant impact on the Israelites?
Saul's death marked the end of his dynasty and the beginning of a new era in Israel, as seen in 1 Samuel 31:7, where the Israelites abandon their cities and the Philistines occupy them, highlighting the consequences of Saul's failure to trust in God, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:25.
What can we learn from the fact that Saul and his men died together?
The fact that Saul and his men died together that same day, as stated in 1 Samuel 31:6, serves as a reminder of the importance of leadership and the consequences of following a leader who does not follow God, as seen in Joshua 7:24-26, where the entire family of Achan suffered for his sin.
How does this verse relate to the concept of leadership in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of godly leadership, as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, where the qualifications for a leader in the church are outlined, emphasizing the need for leaders to be blameless and faithful, unlike Saul, who failed to trust in God and ultimately led his people to defeat.
What is the significance of the timing of Saul's death, as mentioned in this verse?
The fact that Saul and his men died together 'that same day' emphasizes the swiftness of God's judgment, as seen in Psalm 37:13, where it is written that 'the Lord laughs at the wicked, for He sees that his day is coming', highlighting the certainty and suddenness of God's judgment on those who rebel against Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can ensure that I am following godly leaders and not leading others astray?
- How can I apply the lesson of Saul's failure to trust in God to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I prioritize faithfulness and obedience to God, even when faced with difficult or uncertain situations, as seen in the example of Saul's failure to trust in God?
- What are some potential consequences of following a leader who does not follow God, and how can I avoid these pitfalls in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 31:6
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer,.... Only with this difference, his three sons died honourably in the field of battle, but he and his armourbearer destroyed themselves.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 31:6
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together. So Saul died, and his three sons.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
1 Samuel 31:6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.Ver. 6. And all his men, that same day together,] i.e., His household servants, his bodyguard, allies, and a great part of his army; so that of him might be sung that of Virgil concerning Priamus, “ Hic finis Priami fatorum, hic exitus illum Sorte tulit Troiam incensam et prolapsa videntem Pergama, tot quondam populis terrisque superbum Regnatorem Aside: iacet ingens littore truncus, Avulsumque humeris caput, et sine nomine corpus. ”
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
(6) And all his men.—We must not interpret this statement quite literally; 1 Chronicles 10:6 explains it by “all his house.” Ishbosheth, his son, for instance, and Abner, the captain of the host, we know were not among the slain on that fatal day. The meaning is that all his “fideles,” his personal staff, as we should say, with his three sons fell fighting round him. The lines of the chivalrous Scottish ballad writer who with rare skill describes the devoted followers of King James V. falling round him at Flodden, well paints what took place on the stricken field of Gilboa round the hero king Saul:— “No one failed him! He is keeping Royal state and semblance still, Knight and noble lie around him, Cold, on Flodden’s fatal hill. “Of the brave and gallant-hearted Whom you sent with prayers away, Not a single man departed From his monarch yesterday.” AYTOUN.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
Verse 6. And all his men] Probably meaning those of his troops which were his life or body guards: as to the bulk of the army, it fled at the commencement of the battle, 1 Samuel 31:1.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 31:6
6. and all his men] The Sept. (B) omits these words. 1 Chronicles 10:6 reads “all his house.” Probably the soldiers of the royal body guard are meant, who fell fighting round him like Harold’s hus-carls at the battle of Hastings. If so, there is no difficulty in the escape of Ishbosheth, who probably was not on the field, and of Abner, who as general would not be in attendance on the king’s person.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 31:6
All his men - This and similar expressions must not be taken too literally (compare 1 Chronicles 10:6). We know that Abner, and Ish-bosheth, and manymore survived the day of Gilboa.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:6
6. All his men — All his household, (compare 1 Chronicles 10:6,) who went with him to the war, and on whom his hopes for the future hung.“The end of the unhappy king corresponded to his life ever
Sermons on 1 Samuel 31:6
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The Importance of Total Obedience by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the rise and fall of King Saul, emphasizing how Saul's humility turned into pride as he allowed his own reasoning and the opinions of others to influence |
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Thoughts on 1 Samuel by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when |
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Los Angeles Conference #4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of the Israelites in the book of Samuel. The Israelites, dissatisfied with Samuel's leadership and the behavior of his sons, demand |
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(1 Samuel) the Raiding of the Ark by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God cannot be manipulated or controlled by human plans or programs. He uses the example of Israel's defeat by the Philistines to illustr |
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The Ark of Glory by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Ark of the Covenant as a representation of the glory of Jesus Christ, illustrating how the ark embodies life through the Word of |
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Leviticus 26:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the certainty of God's promises as outlined in Leviticus 26:3, highlighting the importance of obedience to God's statutes and commandments. He explains that |
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(Demonology) Wizards Witches Sorcery Spiritism by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the audience and informs them that there are books available for purchase. However, these books are specifically made for the audience and not |