1 Samuel 31:4
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King James Version (modern wording)
Then said Saul unto his armour bearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armour bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
1 Samuel 31:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell upon it.
1 Samuel 31:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
1 Samuel 31:4 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 31:4 say?
1 Samuel 31:4 in modern King James wording reads: "Then said Saul unto his armour bearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armour bearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it."
Where is 1 Samuel 31:4 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 31:4 is verse 4 of chapter 31 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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