Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version all their valiant men went and took the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. Then they buried their bones under the great tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. New Living Translation all their mighty warriors brought the bodies of Saul and his sons back to Jabesh. Then they buried their bones beneath the great tree at Jabesh, and they fasted for seven days. English Standard Version all the valiant men arose and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. Berean Standard Bible all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. King James Bible They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. New King James Version all the valiant men arose and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons; and they brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the tamarisk tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days. New American Standard Bible all the valiant men got up and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh; and they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted for seven days. NASB 1995 all the valiant men arose and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh, and they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. NASB 1977 all the valiant men arose and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Legacy Standard Bible so all the valiant men arose and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh, and they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. Amplified Bible all the brave men arose, took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh, and they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh; then they fasted seven days. Christian Standard Bible all their brave men set out and retrieved the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. Holman Christian Standard Bible all their brave men set out and retrieved the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. American Standard Version all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Contemporary English Version some brave men went to get his body and the bodies of his three sons. The men brought the bodies back to Jabesh, where they buried them under an oak tree. Then for seven days, they went without eating to show their sorrow. English Revised Version all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. GOD'S WORD® Translation all the fighting men came and took away the dead bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried the bones under the oak tree in Jabesh. Then they fasted seven days. Good News Translation the bravest men went and got the bodies of Saul and his sons and took them to Jabesh. They buried them there under an oak and fasted for seven days. International Standard Version every valiant soldier got up, removed the bodies of Saul and his sons, took them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh. Then they fasted for seven days. Majority Standard Bible all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. NET Bible all the warriors went and recovered the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their remains under the oak tree in Jabesh and fasted for seven days. New Heart English Bible all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Webster's Bible Translation They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. World English Bible all the valiant men arose and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand all the men of valor rise and carry away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and bring them to Jabesh, and bury their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fast seven days. Young's Literal Translation and all the men of valour rise and bear away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and bring them in to Jabesh, and bury their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fast seven days. Smith's Literal Translation And they will rise, every man of strength, and they will lift up the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and they will bring them to Jabesh, and they will bury their bones under an oak in Jabesh, and they will fast seven days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAll the valiant men of them arose, and took the bodies of Saul and of his sons, and brought them to Jabes, and buried their bones under the oak that was in Jabes, and they fasted seven days. Catholic Public Domain Version each one of the valiant men rose up, and they took the bodies of Saul and of his sons. And they brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak that was in Jabesh. And they fasted for seven days. New American Bible all their warriors set out, recovered the corpses of Saul and his sons, and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their bones under the oak of Jabesh, and fasted for seven days. New Revised Standard Version all the valiant warriors got up and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh. Then they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey arose, all the valiant men, and went all the night, and took away the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Beth-jashan, and brought them to Jabesh and burned them there; then they took their bones and buried them under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every valiant man arose and they went all night and they took the body of Shaul and the body of his sons from the wall of Bayth Yashan, and they brought them to Yabish and burned them there, and they took their bones they buried them under the Oak which is at Yabish, and they fasted seven days. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917all the valiant men arose, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the terebinth in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the mighty men rose up from Galaad, and they took the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabis, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabis, and fasted seven days. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jabesh-gilead's Tribute to Saul11When the people of Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul, 12all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. 13So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance,… Cross References 2 Samuel 2:4-5 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. 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 31:11-13 When the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, / all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. 2 Samuel 2:32 And they took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb in Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and reached Hebron at daybreak. 1 Kings 2:10 Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. 2 Kings 9:34-37 Then Jehu went in and ate and drank. “Take care of this cursed woman,” he said, “and bury her, for she was the daughter of a king.” / But when they went out to bury her, they found nothing but her skull, her feet, and the palms of her hands. / So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. ... Matthew 14:12 Then John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. And they went and informed Jesus. Acts 8:2 God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. Genesis 23:19 After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field at Machpelah near Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan. Genesis 50:10-11 When they reached the threshing floor of Atad, which is across the Jordan, they lamented and wailed loudly, and Joseph mourned for his father seven days. / When the Canaanites of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a solemn ceremony of mourning by the Egyptians.” Thus the place across the Jordan is called Abel-mizraim. Joshua 24:29-30 Some time later, Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died at the age of 110. / And they buried him in the land of his inheritance, at Timnath-serah in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash. 2 Samuel 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. / They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. 2 Samuel 3:31-32 Then David ordered Joab and all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the funeral bier. / When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. 2 Chronicles 16:14 And he was buried in the tomb that he had cut out for himself in the City of David. They laid him on a bier that was full of spices and various blended perfumes; then they made a great fire in his honor. 2 Chronicles 21:19 This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers. Treasury of Scripture They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. the oak Genesis 35:8 But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath Bethel under an oak: and the name of it was called Allonbachuth. 2 Samuel 21:12-14 And David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jabeshgilead, which had stolen them from the street of Bethshan, where the Philistines had hanged them, when the Philistines had slain Saul in Gilboa: … fasted Genesis 50:10 And they came to the threshingfloor of Atad, which is beyond Jordan, and there they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation: and he made a mourning for his father seven days. 2 Samuel 3:35 And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down. Jump to Previous Bodies Body Bones Buried Fasted Jabesh Oak Saul Seven Terebinth ValiantJump to Next Bodies Body Bones Buried Fasted Jabesh Oak Saul Seven Terebinth Valiant1 Chronicles 10 1. Saul's overthrow and death8. The Philistines triumph over Saul 11. The kindness of Jabesh Gilead toward Saul and his sons 13. Saul's sin for which the kingdom was transferred from him to David all their men of valor set out This phrase highlights the bravery and loyalty of the men of Jabesh-gilead. Historically, these men were known for their courage, as seen in their earlier rescue by Saul from the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11). Their valor is a testament to their gratitude and respect for Saul, despite his tragic end. This act of bravery also reflects the cultural importance of honoring the dead, especially those who had once been leaders. and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days Persons / Places / Events 1. Valiant MenThese were brave warriors from Jabesh-gilead who risked their lives to retrieve the bodies of Saul and his sons. Their actions demonstrate loyalty and respect for their fallen king. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, whose tragic end came in battle against the Philistines. His death marked a significant turning point in Israel's history. 3. Sons of Saul Included Jonathan, who was a close friend of David. Their deaths alongside Saul signified the end of Saul's dynasty. 4. Jabesh A city in Gilead, known for its earlier deliverance by Saul from the Ammonites. The people of Jabesh-gilead showed gratitude and respect by retrieving and burying Saul and his sons. 5. Oak in Jabesh The burial site for Saul and his sons, symbolizing a place of mourning and remembrance. Teaching Points Loyalty and HonorThe valiant men of Jabesh-gilead exemplify loyalty and honor, even in the face of danger. As Christians, we are called to honor and respect others, even in difficult circumstances. Respect for the Dead The respectful burial of Saul and his sons teaches us the importance of honoring those who have passed, reflecting the dignity and value of human life. Community and Gratitude The actions of the men of Jabesh-gilead remind us of the importance of community and gratitude. They remembered Saul's past deliverance of their city and responded with gratitude and respect. Mourning and Reflection The seven-day fast signifies a period of mourning and reflection. In our lives, taking time to mourn and reflect can lead to healing and growth.(12) All the valiant men.--Literally, every man of valour. Samuel adds, "and marched all the night." Took away.--Carried off. Samuel has "took," (ceperunt). The body.--A common Aramaic word, g-f?h, only read here in the Old Testament, for which Samuel has the pure Hebrew synonym a'wiyah. Samuel adds, "from the wall of Beth-shan." And brought them.--Samuel, "and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there." To burn a corpse was a further degradation of executed criminals (Joshua 7:25; Leviticus 20:14; Leviticus 21:9), and as the Jews did not ordinarily practise cremation, it is supposed that the phrase "burnt them," in 1 Samuel 31 means "made a burning for them" of costly spices, as was done at the funerals of kings (Jeremiah 34:5; 2Chronicles 16:14; 2Chronicles 21:19). But perhaps the bodies were burnt in this exceptional case because they had been mutilated by the enemy. . . . Verse 12. - Jabesh. This is the only place where "Jabesh" is used as an abbreviation for Jabesh-gilead, of which it was the chief city. Gilead comprised the lots of Reuben and Gad (Numbers 32:1-5, 25-32, 39-41) and of half Manasseh (1 Chronicles 27:21). Saul had on a celebrated occasion (1 Samuel 11:1-13) befriended the people of Jabesh-gilead, coming to their rescue against Nahath the Ammonite, of which kindness they are now mindful, show that rarest of virtues, gratitude to a fallen monarch, and are further on (2 Samuel 2:5) commended for it by David. This verse does not tell us, as the parallel (1 Samuel 31:12) does, of the first burning of the bodies, and then of the burying of the calcined bones. The silence is very remarkable. It does name the kind of tree, the "oak" or "terebinth." The word for the tree, however, in both passages is of doubtful and perhaps only generic signification. The several Hebrew words translated in various places as "oak," all share a common root, significant of the idea of strength. Dr. Thomson ('The Land and the Book,' pp. 243, 244) says that the country owns still to an abundance of oaks of very fine growth in some cases, and that these are exceedingly more plentiful and altogether a stronger tree than the "terebinth." The different names, though all connected with one root, referred to are probably owing to the large variety of oaks. With the statement of the burying of the bones under a tree, and the fasting of seven days on the part of these brave and grateful men of Jabesh-gilead, the parallel account comes to its end.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their valiant warriors אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person set out וַיָּקוּמוּ֮ (way·yā·qū·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and retrieved וַיִּשְׂא֞וּ (way·yiś·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take the bodies גּוּפַ֣ת (gū·p̄aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1480: A body, corpse of Saul שָׁא֗וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and וְאֵת֙ (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case his sons בָּנָ֔יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and brought וַיְבִיא֖וּם (way·ḇî·’ūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go them to Jabesh. יָבֵ֑ישָׁה (yā·ḇê·šāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3003: Jabesh -- a place in Gilead, also an Israelite And they buried וַיִּקְבְּר֨וּ (way·yiq·bə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6912: To inter their bones עַצְמוֹתֵיהֶ֜ם (‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame under תַּ֤חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the oak הָאֵלָה֙ (hā·’ê·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 424: An oak, other strong tree in Jabesh בְּיָבֵ֔שׁ (bə·yā·ḇêš) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3003: Jabesh -- a place in Gilead, also an Israelite and fasted וַיָּצ֖וּמוּ (way·yā·ṣū·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6684: To abstain from food, fast seven שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number days. יָמִֽים׃ (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Links 1 Chronicles 10:12 NIV1 Chronicles 10:12 NLT 1 Chronicles 10:12 ESV 1 Chronicles 10:12 NASB 1 Chronicles 10:12 KJV 1 Chronicles 10:12 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 10:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 10:12 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 10:12 French Bible 1 Chronicles 10:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 10:12 All the valiant men arose and took (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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