1 Samuel 31:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When the soldier knew that Saul was dead, he killed himself in the same way.

Cross References

1 Kings 16:18

When Zimri saw that the town was captured, he ran into the strongest part of the palace and killed himself by setting it on fire.

1 Chronicles 10:5

When the soldier realized that Saul was dead, he killed himself in the same way.

Judges 9:54

The soldier who carried his weapons was nearby, and Abimelech told him, “Take out your sword and kill me. I don't want people to say that I was killed by a woman!” So the soldier ran his sword through Abimelech.

1 Samuel 31:4

Saul told the soldier who carried his weapons, “Kill me with your sword! I don't want those worthless Philistines to torture me and make fun of me.” But the soldier was afraid to kill him. Saul then took out his own sword; he stuck the blade into his stomach, and fell on it.

1 Samuel 31:6

Saul was dead, his three sons were dead, and the soldier who carried his weapons was dead. They and all his soldiers died on that same day.