Movatterモバイル変換

[0]ホーム
URL:

◄ 1 Samuel 31:1►
New International Version
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; the Israelites fled before them, and many fell dead on Mount Gilboa.

New Living Translation
Now the Philistines attacked Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them. Many were slaughtered on the slopes of Mount Gilboa.

English Standard Version
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

Berean Standard Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

King James Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

New King James Version
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

New American Standard Bible
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from the Philistines but fell fatally wounded on Mount Gilboa.

NASB 1995
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

NASB 1977
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

Amplified Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them and fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

Christian Standard Bible
The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them and were killed on Mount Gilboa.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them. Many were killed on Mount Gilboa.

American Standard Version
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

Contemporary English Version
Meanwhile, the Philistines were fighting Israel at Mount Gilboa. Israel's soldiers ran from the Philistines, and many of them were killed.

English Revised Version
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the Philistines were fighting against Israel, the men of Israel fled from the Philistines and were killed in battle on Mount Gilboa.

Good News Translation
The Philistines fought a battle against the Israelites on Mount Gilboa. Many Israelites were killed there, and the rest of them, including King Saul and his sons, fled.

International Standard Version
The Philistines fought against Israel, and the army of Israel fled before the Philistines. They fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

NET Bible
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel. The men of Israel fled from the Philistines and many of them fell dead on Mount Gilboa.

New Heart English Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa.

World English Bible
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain on Mount Gilboa.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the Philistines are fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel flee from the face of the Philistines, and fall wounded in Mount Gilboa,

Young's Literal Translation
And the Philistines are fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel flee from the face of the Philistines, and fall wounded in mount Gilboa,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the rovers warred against Israel: and the men of Israel will flee from the face of the rovers, and they will fall wounded in mount Gilboa.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gelboe.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the Philistines were fighting against Israel. And the men of Israel fled before the face of the Philistines, and they fell down slain on mount Gilboa.

New American Bible
Now the Philistines went to war against Israel, and the Israelites fled before them, and fell, slain on Mount Gilboa.

New Revised Standard Version
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines, and many fell on Mount Gilboa.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
NOW the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and many fell dead on mount Gilboa.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Philistines were fighting with Israel, and men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and they fell slain in the mountain of Gelbua
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Philistines fought with Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and they fall down wounded in the mountain in Gelbue.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul's Overthrow and Death
1Now the Philistinesfoughtagainst Israel,and the menof Israelfledbeforethem,and many fellslainon MountGilboa.2The Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 10:1-14
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. ...

2 Samuel 1:4-12
“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.” / Then David asked the young man who had brought him the report, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?” / “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. ...

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.”

2 Samuel 21:12-14
he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. / So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. / And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

1 Samuel 13:5
Now the Philistines assembled to fight against Israel with three thousand chariots, six thousand horsemen, and troops as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Michmash, east of Beth-aven.

1 Samuel 28:4
The Philistines gathered together and camped at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and camped at Gilboa.

1 Samuel 29:1
Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.

1 Samuel 30:1
On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down.

2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 2:4-7
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” / So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. / Now may the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness, and I will also show you the same favor because you have done this. ...

2 Samuel 5:17-25
When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

1 Kings 2:10-12
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem. / So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

Matthew 27:5
So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.


Treasury of Scripture

Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.

the Philistines

1 Samuel 28:1,15
And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men…

1 Samuel 29:1
Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain whichis in Jezreel.

fell down

1 Samuel 12:25
But if ye shall still do wickedly, ye shall be consumed, both ye and your king.

1 Chronicles 10:1-12
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa…

slain [heb] wounded

1 Samuel 28:4
And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in Gilboa.

2 Samuel 1:21
Ye mountains of Gilboa,let there be no dew, neitherlet there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul,as though he had notbeen anointed with oil.

Jump to Previous
FaceFallFallingFellFightingFledFleeFlightFoughtGilboaGilbo'aIsraelIsraelitesMountPhilistinesSlainWounded
Jump to Next
FaceFallFallingFellFightingFledFleeFlightFoughtGilboaGilbo'aIsraelIsraelitesMountPhilistinesSlainWounded
1 Samuel 31
1.Saul, having lost his army, and his sons slain,
4.he and his armor bearer kill themselves.
7.The Philistines possess the forsaken towns of the Israelites
8.They triumph over the dead bodies
11.They of Jabesh Gilead recovering the dead bodies by night,
12.burn them at Jabesh,
13.and mournfully bury their bodies.














Now the Philistines fought against Israel
The Philistines were a significant adversarial force against Israel throughout the Old Testament. They were a seafaring people who settled along the coastal regions of Canaan. Their conflict with Israel is a recurring theme, highlighting the ongoing struggle between the Israelites and their pagan neighbors. This battle is part of a larger narrative of Israel's struggle to maintain its identity and faithfulness to God amidst external pressures. The Philistines' advanced military technology, including iron weaponry, often gave them an advantage over the Israelites.

and the men of Israel fled before them
The Israelites' retreat indicates a significant defeat, reflecting a moment of crisis for the nation. This phrase underscores the demoralization and fear that had gripped the Israelite army. Historically, this defeat can be attributed to the lack of strong leadership, as King Saul's reign was marked by disobedience to God, leading to divine disfavor. The Israelites' flight is reminiscent of other instances in the Bible where God's people faced consequences for their unfaithfulness, such as in the battles described in the Book of Judges.

and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa
Mount Gilboa is a significant geographical location in the biblical narrative. It is situated in the northern part of Israel, near the Jezreel Valley. The mountain's mention here is crucial as it becomes the site of King Saul's death, marking the end of his troubled reign. The defeat at Mount Gilboa fulfills Samuel's prophecy of Saul's downfall due to his disobedience to God (1 Samuel 28:19). This event sets the stage for David's rise to kingship, a pivotal moment in Israel's history. Theologically, the fall of Saul and his army serves as a somber reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commands.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Philistines
A significant enemy of Israel throughout the Old Testament, known for their military prowess and frequent conflicts with the Israelites.

2.Israel
The chosen people of God, often depicted in the Old Testament as struggling with faithfulness and obedience to God.

3.Mount Gilboa
A mountain range in northern Israel, significant as the site of the battle where King Saul and his sons were killed.

4.Battle
The event described in this verse is a critical battle between the Philistines and Israelites, leading to a significant defeat for Israel.

5.Fleeing Israelites
The men of Israel fled, indicating a lack of morale and possibly a lack of faith, leading to their defeat.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Disobedience
Israel's defeat can be seen as a result of their disobedience and lack of faith in God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's commands.

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare
Just as Israel faced physical battles, Christians today face spiritual battles.Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces.

The Importance of Leadership
Saul's failure as a leader had dire consequences for Israel. This highlights the importance of godly leadership in both spiritual and secular contexts.

Trust in God Amidst Defeat
Even in times of defeat, believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty and ultimate plan, as seen inRomans 8:28.

The Role of Repentance
Israel's history shows that repentance and turning back to God can lead to restoration and victory, a principle applicable to personal spiritual journeys.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 31:1?

2.How does 1 Samuel 31:1 illustrate the consequences of disobedience to God?

3.What lessons can we learn from Israel's defeat by the Philistines?

4.How does this battle relate to previous warnings given by Samuel?

5.How can we apply Israel's experience to our spiritual battles today?

6.What does 1 Samuel 31:1 teach about reliance on God versus human strength?

7.How does 1 Samuel 31:1 reflect on the consequences of disobedience to God?

8.What historical evidence supports the battle described in 1 Samuel 31:1?

9.How does 1 Samuel 31:1 illustrate the theme of divine judgment?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 31?

11.How did King Saul die according to the Bible?

12.How does 1 Samuel 31’s account of Saul’s death align with 1 Chronicles 10:13–14, which portrays his demise as divine judgment?

13.What does "How the mighty have fallen" mean?

14.What does 'How the mighty have fallen' mean?
What Does 1 Samuel 31:1 Mean
Now the Philistines fought against Israel

• This closing battle of Saul’s reign is the literal continuation of a decades-long struggle (1 Samuel 14:52).

• Israel’s king had been warned that disobedience would hand victory to the enemy (1 Samuel 15:23; 28:18–19), and the prophecy is now unfolding exactly as foretold.

• Scripture shows the Philistines attacking whenever Israel drifts from wholehearted trust in the LORD (Judges 13:1;1 Samuel 4:1–11). The verse reminds us that unresolved sin invites renewed conflict (Proverbs 14:34).

and the men of Israel fled before them

• Fear replaces faith when leadership is compromised (1 Samuel 17:11 sets the pattern; contrastJoshua 1:9).

• The retreat fulfills Samuel’s warning that God had “turned from” Saul (1 Samuel 15:26) and echoes the covenant curse that enemies would chase Israel when the LORD’s protection is withdrawn (Leviticus 26:17).

• Moments earlier, Saul sought guidance through forbidden means (1 Samuel 28:7), underscoring that ungodly counsel leads to hopeless strategy (Psalm 1:1, 6).

and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa

• The mountain becomes a tragic monument to disobedience; Saul and his sons will die here (1 Samuel 31:2–6), contrasting sharply with David’s later victories achieved by inquiring of the LORD (2 Samuel 5:19–25).

• The heavy casualties fulfill Samuel’s grim message that “tomorrow you and your sons will be with me” (1 Samuel 28:19). God’s word proves literally true down to location and outcome (Numbers 23:19).

• Gilboa’s barren slopes (2 Samuel 1:21) stand as a visual sermon: when God’s anointed leader departs from obedience, blessing dries up (Deuteronomy 28:47–48).

summary

1 Samuel 31:1 records more than a military loss; it is the precise, literal fulfillment of God’s earlier warnings. The Philistines attack, Israel panics, and death covers Mount Gilboa—each phrase spotlighting the serious consequences of rejecting God’s word. Yet the accuracy of this judgment also assures us that every promise of mercy and future restoration will be kept with equal certainty.

(1)Now the Philistines fought against Israel.--The narrator here is very abrupt. No doubt a devoted patriot, it was very bitter for him to write the story of the fatal day of Gilboa. Yet there were certain things belonging to that fated day which were necessary for every child of Israel to know. It was right that the punishment of the rejected king should be known; right too that the people should be assured that the remains of the great first king lay in no unknown and unhonoured sepulchre. It was well too that coming generations should honour the devoted loyalty of the grateful men of Jabesh-Gilead. But the narrator hurries over his unwelcome task; very curtly he picks up the dropped threads of1Samuel 28:1-5;1Samuel 29:2. The march of the Philistines northward into the valley of Jezreel has been told, and their gallant array--as under the many banners of their lords they passed on by hundreds and by thousands--has been glanced at. The assembling of the armies of Israel at Shunem, overlooking the Jezreel vale, has been narrated; and there the historian dwelt on the terror of King Saul, which led to the visit to the witch of En-dor. David's fortunes at this juncture then occupied the writer or compiler of the Book; but now he returns, with evident reluctance, to the battle which rapidly followed the En-dor visit of Saul.

He simply relates that the hosts joined battle. The locality of the fight is not mentioned, but it was most likely somewhere in that long vale which was spread out at the foot of the hills occupied by the hostile camps Israel was defeated, and fled upwards, towards their old position on the slope of Gilboa.

Verses 1, 2. -The Philistines fought. Literally it is a participle present, "the Philistines are warring," as if it were a mere resumption of1 Samuel 28:1. In the battle fought on the day following Saul's visit to the witch the Israelites were defeated, and fell in large numbersslain in Mount Gilboa, either because the Philistines had attacked them there, or because, after fighting in the valley of Jezreel, they had made on its steep ridges their last defence. Among those thus slain were the three sons of Saul mentioned in1 Samuel 14:49, where see note.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now the Philistines
וּפְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים(ū·p̄ə·liš·tîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

fought
נִלְחָמִ֣ים(nil·ḥā·mîm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3898:To feed on, to consume, to battle

against Israel,
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל(bə·yiś·rā·’êl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

and the men
אַנְשֵׁ֤י(’an·šê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

fled
וַיָּנֻ֜סוּ(way·yā·nu·sū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5127:To flit, vanish away

before
מִפְּנֵ֣י(mip·pə·nê)
Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The face

them,
פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים(p̄ə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430:Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

and many fell
וַיִּפְּל֥וּ(way·yip·pə·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5307:To fall, lie

slain
חֲלָלִ֖ים(ḥă·lā·lîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2491:Pierced, polluted

on Mount
בְּהַ֥ר(bə·har)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022:Mountain, hill, hill country

Gilboa.
הַגִּלְבֹּֽעַ׃(hag·gil·bō·a‘)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1533:Gilboa -- a mountain in Northern Israel


Links
1 Samuel 31:1 NIV
1 Samuel 31:1 NLT
1 Samuel 31:1 ESV
1 Samuel 31:1 NASB
1 Samuel 31:1 KJV

1 Samuel 31:1 BibleApps.com
1 Samuel 31:1 Biblia Paralela
1 Samuel 31:1 Chinese Bible
1 Samuel 31:1 French Bible
1 Samuel 31:1 Catholic Bible

OT History: 1 Samuel 31:1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel: (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa)
1 Samuel 30:31
1 Samuel 31:2
Top of Page
Top of Page
[8]ページ先頭
©2009-2026 Movatter.jp