2 Samuel 1:6
2 Samuel 1:6 in Multiple Translations
“I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him.
And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.
And the young man said, I came by chance to Mount Gilboa, and I saw Saul supporting himself on his spear; and the war-carriages and horsemen overtook him.
“I just happened to be there on Mount Gilboa,” he replied. “I saw Saul, leaning on his spear, with the enemy chariots and the charioteers advancing on him.
Then the yong man that tolde him, answered, As I came to mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned vpon his speare, and loe, the charets and horsemen followed hard after him.
And the youth who is declaring [it] to him saith, I happened to meet in mount Gilboa, and lo, Saul is leaning on his spear; and lo, the chariots and those possessing horses have followed him;
The young man who told him said, “As I happened by chance on Mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning on his spear; and behold, the chariots and the horsemen followed close behind him.
And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
And the young man that told him, said: I came by chance upon mount Gelboe, and Saul leaned upon his spear: and the chariots and horsemen drew nigh unto him,
The young man replied, “It happened that I was on Gilboa Mountain where the battle occurred, and I saw Saul, leaning on his spear. The enemy chariots and their drivers had come very close to Saul.
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2 Samuel 1:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֜אמֶר
הַ/נַּ֣עַר
הַ/מַּגִּ֣יד
ל֗/וֹ
נִקְרֹ֤א
נִקְרֵ֨יתִי֙
בְּ/הַ֣ר
הַ/גִּלְבֹּ֔עַ
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
שָׁא֖וּל
נִשְׁעָ֣ן
עַל
חֲנִית֑/וֹ
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
הָ/רֶ֛כֶב
וּ/בַעֲלֵ֥י
הַ/פָּרָשִׁ֖ים
הִדְבִּקֻֽ/הוּ
וַ/יֹּ֜אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/נַּ֣עַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
הַ/מַּגִּ֣יד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
Art | V-Hiphil
ל֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
נִקְרֹ֤א
qârâʼ
H7122
to encounter
V-Niphal-Ptc
נִקְרֵ֨יתִי֙
qârâh
H7136
to meet
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
בְּ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
הַ/גִּלְבֹּ֔עַ
Gilbôaʻ
H1533
Gilboa
Art | N-proper
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
שָׁא֖וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
N-proper
נִשְׁעָ֣ן
shâʻan
H8172
to lean
V-Niphal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
חֲנִית֑/וֹ
chănîyth
H2595
spear
N-fs | Suff
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
הָ/רֶ֛כֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Art | N-ms
וּ/בַעֲלֵ֥י
baʻal
H1167
master
Conj | N-mp
הַ/פָּרָשִׁ֖ים
pârâsh
H6571
horse
Art | N-mp
הִדְבִּקֻֽ/הוּ
dâbaq
H1692
to cleave
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 1:6
וַ/יֹּ֜אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
הַ/נַּ֣עַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
הַ/מַּגִּ֣יד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
Art | V-Hiphil
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
ל֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
נִקְרֹ֤א
qârâʼ
H7122
"to encounter"
V-Niphal-Ptc
This word means to encounter or meet someone, either by chance or on purpose. It can describe a friendly meeting or a hostile one. In Exodus, the Israelites encountered God on Mount Sinai.
Definition: : meet 1) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to meet, meet unexpectedly 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: befall, (by) chance, (cause to) come (upon), fall out, happen, meet. See also: Genesis 42:4; 1 Samuel 17:48; Isaiah 51:19.
נִקְרֵ֨יתִי֙
qârâh
H7136
"to meet"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to lay beams, or to build with beams. It is used in the book of Exodus to describe the construction of the tabernacle. The word is used to describe a building process.
Definition: 1) to encounter, meet, befall, happen, come to meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to encounter, meet 1a2) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to encounter, meet (without pre-arrangement) 1b2) to chance to be present 1b3) to come to meet 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet, appoint
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: appoint, lay (make) beams, befall, bring, come (to pass unto), floor, (hap) was, happen (unto), meet, send good speed. See also: Genesis 24:12; 1 Samuel 28:10; Psalms 104:3.
בְּ/הַ֣ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
הַ/גִּלְבֹּ֔עַ
Gilbôaʻ
H1533
"Gilboa"
Art | N-proper
Mount Gilboa is a mountain in Palestine where Saul and Jonathan died. The name means swollen heap, and it is located near the plain of Jezreel. This mountain is significant in the Bible as the site of a major battle.
Definition: Gilboa = "swollen heap" a mountain-ridge at the southeastern end of the plain of Jezreel, site of the death of Saul and Jonathan Also named: gil.ad (גִּלְעָד "(Mount )Gilead" H1568K)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Gilboa. See also: 1 Samuel 28:4; 2 Samuel 1:21; 1 Chronicles 10:8.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
שָׁא֖וּל
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.
נִשְׁעָ֣ן
shâʻan
H8172
"to lean"
V-Niphal
To lean means to support oneself or trust in something, like God. In Psalm 37:7, it means to rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him. This concept is central to the biblical idea of trust and faith.
Definition: 1) to lean on, trust in, support 1a) (Niphal) to lean, lean upon, support oneself 1a1) of trust in God (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: lean, lie, rely, rest (on, self), stay. See also: Genesis 18:4; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Proverbs 3:5.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
חֲנִית֑/וֹ
chănîyth
H2595
"spear"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a spear or lance used for thrusting, like a tent pole. It appears in the stories of Saul and Jonathan, where they use spears in battle. The word is also used to describe a shaft or spear-head.
Definition: 1) spear 1a) spear 1a1) shaft of a spear 1a2) spear-head
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: javelin, spear. See also: 1 Samuel 13:19; 2 Samuel 21:19; Psalms 35:3.
וְ/הִנֵּ֥ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
הָ/רֶ֛כֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וּ/בַעֲלֵ֥י
baʻal
H1167
"master"
Conj | N-mp
Means master or owner, often referring to a husband or leader, as seen in the book of Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : master/leader 1) owner, husband, lord 1a) owner 1b) a husband 1c) citizens, inhabitants 1d) rulers, lords 1e) (noun of relationship used to characterise-ie, master of dreams)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] archer, [phrase] babbler, [phrase] bird, captain, chief man, [phrase] confederate, [phrase] have to do, [phrase] dreamer, those to whom it is due, [phrase] furious, those that are given to it, great, [phrase] hairy, he that hath it, have, [phrase] horseman, husband, lord, man, [phrase] married, master, person, [phrase] sworn, they of. See also: Genesis 14:13; 1 Samuel 23:11; Proverbs 1:17.
הַ/פָּרָשִׁ֖ים
pârâsh
H6571
"horse"
Art | N-mp
This word means a horseman or a cavalry soldier, like those who rode chariots in battle. In the Bible, it describes the riders of horses and chariots, like in Exodus 14:9 where the Egyptian horsemen pursued the Israelites.
Definition: horse, steed, warhorse
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: horseman. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Chronicles 8:6; Isaiah 21:7.
הִדְבִּקֻֽ/הוּ
dâbaq
H1692
"to cleave"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp | Suff
To cleave means to cling or stick to something, like pursuing something closely. It's used in the Bible to describe following God or others.
Definition: 1) to cling, stick, stay close, cleave, keep close, stick to, stick with, follow closely, join to, overtake, catch 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cling, cleave to 1a2) to stay with 1b) (Pual) to be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to cleave to 1c2) to pursue closely 1c3) to overtake 1d) (Hophal) to be made to cleave Aramaic equivalent: de.vaq (דְּבֵק "to cleave" H1693)
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after), be joined (together), keep (fast), overtake, pursue hard, stick, take. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Samuel 20:2; Psalms 22:16.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 1:6
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 1:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 1:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 1:6
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- Sermons on 2 Samuel 1:6
Context — Saul’s Death Reported to David
4“What was the outcome?” David asked. “Please tell me.” “The troops fled from the battle,” he replied. “Many of them fell and died. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.”
5Then David asked the young man who had brought him the report, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”
6“I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear, with the chariots and the cavalry closing in on him.
7When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, and I answered, ‘Here I am!’ 8‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 28:4 | The Philistines came together and camped at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and camped at Gilboa. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 1:21 | O mountains of Gilboa, may you have no dew or rain, no fields yielding offerings of grain. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 10:4–6 | Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died. So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 31:1–7 | Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, 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. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died with him. So Saul, his three sons, his armor-bearer, and all his men died together that same day. When 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. |
| 5 | Ruth 2:3 | So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech. |
| 6 | Luke 10:31 | Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 6:9 | but keep watching it. If it goes up the road to its homeland, toward Beth-shemesh, it is the LORD who has brought on us this great disaster. But if it does not, then we will know that it was not His hand that punished us and that it happened by chance.” |
2 Samuel 1:6 Summary
This verse describes a desperate situation where Saul, the king of Israel, is facing defeat and feeling hopeless, much like the feelings expressed in Psalms 38:4 and 42:5. The Amalekite finds him leaning on his spear, which is a symbol of his lack of trust in God, as seen in other Bible stories, such as in 1 Samuel 17:45-47 where David trusts in God to defeat Goliath. This verse reminds us that when we face difficult situations, we need to trust in God and not rely on our own strength, as encouraged in Isaiah 40:31 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. By trusting in God, we can find hope and comfort, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, as seen in Romans 15:13 and 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the situation like when the Amalekite encountered Saul on Mount Gilboa?
According to 2 Samuel 1:6, the Amalekite found Saul leaning on his spear, with the chariots and cavalry of the enemy closing in on him, which is a desperate and hopeless situation, much like the one described in Psalms 18:4-5 where David cries out to God in his distress.
Why did the Amalekite happen to be on Mount Gilboa?
The Bible does not provide a clear reason why the Amalekite was on Mount Gilboa, but it is likely that he was there to take advantage of the chaos and plunder the defeated Israelite army, as seen in other battles described in the Bible, such as in 1 Samuel 15:3 where the Amalekites are known to be enemies of the Israelites.
What can we learn from Saul's actions in this verse?
Saul's decision to lean on his spear instead of trusting in God is a tragic reminder of the consequences of unfaithfulness and disobedience, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:15 and illustrated in the life of Saul, who had previously been rejected by God as king, as stated in 1 Samuel 15:23.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of David and Saul?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of David and Saul, as it sets the stage for David's ascension to the throne and the fulfillment of God's promise to him, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:13 and 2 Samuel 2:4, where David becomes the king of Judah and eventually all of Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed and desperate, like Saul on Mount Gilboa, and how did I respond to those situations?
- How can I apply the lesson of Saul's unfaithfulness to my own life, and what are some areas where I need to trust in God more fully, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some ways that I can be more like David, who trusted in God and waited on His timing, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and 1 Samuel 24:12?
- How can I use this verse to reflect on my own relationships and interactions with others, and are there any areas where I need to be more compassionate and empathetic, as taught in Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31?
- What are some ways that I can use this verse to pray for and support those who are struggling or feeling desperate, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2 and Hebrews 13:3?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 1:6
And the young man that told him,.... So it seems he was, and therefore could not be Doeg, more likely his son of the two; but there is no reason to believe he was either of them, who cannot be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 1:6
And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6
2 Samuel 1:6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.Ver. 6. As I happened by chance.] An artificially composed speech, but scarce ever a true word. This Amalekite, which signifieth a licking-people, would, like a cur-dog, have sucked David’ s blood only with licking; but was happily disappointed. Indeed, he happening happed upon Saul now dead, and brought away his crown and bracelets, for the which he promised himself some great preferment: but why should he tell so many lies? assuens mendacium mendacio, as Psalms 119:69 - viz., that he leaned, or fell, upon his spear, when it was upon his sword, that he talked to him, when his armourbearer saw him dead first, that he should desire an uncircumcised Amalekite to do for him that which he would not have done by the uncircumcised Philistines, &c, Hugo observeth that Saul died by that sword wherewith he should have done to death the Amalekites. And another observeth that he is, if not slain, yet despoiled of his ornaments by an Amalekite whom he had spared. So at the hour of death men’ s unmortified corruptions shall take their crown from them, - keep them out of heaven.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6
(6) Upon mount Gilboa.—The battle appears to have been joined in the plain of Jezreel, but when the Israelites were routed they naturally fled up the mountain range of Gilboa, though apparently much scattered. It was in this straggling flight that the Amalekite happened upon that part of the mountain where Saul was. The true account of the death of Saul is given in 1 Samuel 31:3-6. (See Note on 2 Samuel 1:10.) It is uncertain whether the man saw Saul at all before his death, and it is extremely unlikely that he found him without warriors or armour-bearer, wounded and alone.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 1:6
6. As I happened by chance] He represents himself as accidentally finding Saul, while wandering over Mount Gilboa in the confusion of the rout. See note on 2 Samuel 1:2. mount Gilboa] See note on 1 Samuel 28:4. Saul leaned upon his spear] This is not to be understood of attempted suicide (1 Samuel 31:4), as though he was leaning upon his spear to pierce himself through. It is a tragic picture of the last scene. The wounded and weary king leans upon his spear—the emblem of his royalty—for support. His followers are scattered or dead: his pursuers are close at hand. Death, accompanied with all the insolence and mockery of a triumphant foe, stares him in the face. chariots] It is not necessary to regard this as a lie of the Amalekite. Parts of the elevated tract may have been accessible to the Philistine chariots. Stanley speaks of “the green strip of table-land, where probably the last struggle was fought” (Sinai and Pal. p. 345).
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6
6. As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa — The account of Saul’s death here given is largely a fabrication of this Amalekite.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 1:6
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Marriage Series #4 - Ruth & Boaz by Don McClure | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Ruth and its significance in the context of the spiritual state of the children of Israel during that time. The book portrays a c |
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Jesus Wants the Best for His Bride by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that it breaks the Lord's heart when we doubt His ability and desire to provide the best for us, as illustrated through the story of Ruth. Ruth's unwaver |
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Little Did She Know, That Amid the Sheaves—she Would Find a Husband! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the providence of God in the life of Ruth, who, while gathering grain, unknowingly steps into a divine plan that leads her to Boaz, her future husband. Thi |
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An Atheist Answered by T. De Witt Talmage | The preacher delves into the significance of priests in the Bible, highlighting their role as sacred or consecrated individuals who serve deity. While most references to priests in |
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Because Thou Obeyest Not the Voice by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the consequences of Saul's disobedience to God's voice, illustrating how unforgiven sin can haunt an individual, particularly in moments of crisis. He reflect |