1 Samuel 31:1

New Century Version

The Philistines fought against Israel, and the Israelites ran away from them. Many Israelites were killed on Mount Gilboa.

Cross References

2 Samuel 1:21

“May there be no dew or rain on the mountains of Gilboa, and may their fields produce no grain, because there the mighty warrior’s shield was dishonored. Saul’s shield will no longer be rubbed with oil.

2 Samuel 1:6

The young man answered, “I happened to be on Mount Gilboa. There I saw Saul leaning on his spear. The Philistine chariots and the men riding in them were coming closer to Saul.

2 Samuel 4:4

(Saul’s son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet. He was five years old when the news came from Jezreel that Saul and Jonathan were dead. Mephibosheth’s nurse had picked him up and run away. But as she hurried to leave, she dropped him, and now he was lame.)

1 Samuel 12:25

But if you are stubborn and do evil, he will sweep you and your king away.”

1 Samuel 28:1

Later, the Philistines gathered their armies to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, “You understand that you and your men must join my army.”

1 Samuel 28:15

Samuel asked Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul said, “I am greatly troubled. The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has left me. He won’t answer me anymore, either by prophets or in dreams. That’s why I called for you. Tell me what to do.”

1 Samuel 28:19

The Lord will hand over both Israel and you to the Philistines. Tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. The Lord will hand over the army of Israel to the Philistines.”

1 Samuel 28:4

The Philistines came together and made camp at Shunem. Saul gathered all the Israelites and made camp at Gilboa.

1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines gathered all their soldiers at Aphek. Israel camped by the spring at Jezreel.