1 Samuel 31:6 Meaning and Explanation
“So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →A single verse gathers the whole loss: Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men die together that day.
What Does 1 Samuel 31:6 Mean?
The narrator draws the deaths into one solemn sentence. Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men perish that same day together. The repetition of together presses the totality of the ruin; an entire house and following are swept away in one afternoon on the mountain.
This is the end the prophet Samuel had foretold, the closing of a reign begun in hope and lost through a heart that would not fully follow the LORD. Scripture does not gloat over Saul's fall; it grieves it. The verse stands as a sober witness that a life withheld from God comes at last to emptiness, and it turns the longing heart toward the King whose throne and kingdom shall have no end.
Frequently Asked Questions About 1 Samuel 31:6
What does 1 Samuel 31:6 mean?
A single verse gathers the whole loss: Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men die together that day.