Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their towns and fled. And the Philistines came and occupied them. New Living Translation When all the Israelites in the Jezreel Valley saw that their army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their towns and fled. So the Philistines moved in and occupied their towns. English Standard Version And when all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled, and the Philistines came and lived in them. Berean Standard Bible When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. King James Bible And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. New King James Version And when all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled; then the Philistines came and dwelt in them. New American Standard Bible When all the people of Israel who were in the valley saw that they had fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. NASB 1995 When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they had fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. NASB 1977 When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they had fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. Legacy Standard Bible Then all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they had fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead. So they forsook their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. Amplified Bible When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that the army had fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. Christian Standard Bible When all the men of Israel in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled. So the Philistines came and settled in them. Holman Christian Standard Bible When all the men of Israel in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled. So the Philistines came and settled in them. American Standard Version And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. Contemporary English Version The Israelites who lived in Jezreel Valley learned that their army had run away and that Saul and his sons were dead. They ran away too, and the Philistines moved into the towns the Israelites left behind. English Revised Version And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. GOD'S WORD® Translation When all the people of Israel in the valley saw that [their army] had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities. So the Philistines came to live in these cities. Good News Translation When the Israelites who lived in Jezreel Valley heard that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their towns and ran off. Then the Philistines came and occupied them. International Standard Version When that part of the army of Israel that was in the valley saw that the rest of the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled, and the Philistines came and occupied them. Majority Standard Bible When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. NET Bible When all the Israelites who were in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled. The Philistines came and occupied them. New Heart English Bible When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. Webster's Bible Translation And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. World English Bible When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and lived in them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the men of Israel who [are] in the valley see that they have fled and that Saul and his sons have died, and they forsake their cities and flee, and the Philistines come and dwell in them. Young's Literal Translation And all the men of Israel who are in the valley see that they have fled, and that Saul and his sons have died, and they forsake their cities and flee, and the Philistines come and dwell in them. Smith's Literal Translation And all the men of Israel which are in the valley will see that they fled, and that Saul and his sons died, and they will forsake their cities and will flee: and the rovers will come and dwell in them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when the men of Israel, that dwelt in the plains, saw this, they fled: and Saul and his sons being dead, they forsook their cities, and were scattered up and down: and the Philistines came, and dwelt in them. Catholic Public Domain Version And when the men of Israel who were living in the plains had seen this, they fled. And since Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and were dispersed, here and there. And the Philistines arrived and lived among them. New American Bible When all the Israelites in the valley saw that Saul and his sons had fled and that they had died, they abandoned their cities and fled. Then the Philistines came and lived in those cities. New Revised Standard Version When all the men of Israel who were in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their towns and fled; and the Philistines came and occupied them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when all the men of Israel who were on the other side of the valley and on the other side of the Jordan saw that Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were slain, they forsook the cities and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And every man of Israel who was at the crossing of the plain and he who was at the crossing of Jordan saw for himself where the people of Israel fled, and that Shaul and his sons were killed, and they left the cities and fled, and the Philistines came and they dwelt in them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that [Israel] fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook their cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, and they left their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Philistines Possess the Towns7When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. 8The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons fallen on Mount Gilboa.… Cross References 1 Samuel 31:7 When the Israelites along the valley and those on the other side of the Jordan saw that the army of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. 2 Samuel 1:1-4 After the death of Saul, David returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days. / On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage. / “Where have you come from?” David asked. “I have escaped from the Israelite camp,” he replied. ... 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 21:12 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. 2 Samuel 2:8-9 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel. 2 Samuel 5:17-18 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. 2 Kings 17:6 In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria and carried away the Israelites to Assyria, where he settled them in Halah, in Gozan by the Habor River, and in the cities of the Medes. 2 Kings 25:1-7 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. ... Judges 2:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He delivered them into the hands of those who plundered them. He sold them into the hands of their enemies all around, whom they were no longer able to resist. Judges 6:2 and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. Jeremiah 39:4-7 When Zedekiah king of Judah and all the soldiers saw them, they fled. They left the city at night by way of the king’s garden, through the gate between the two walls, and they went out along the route to the Arabah. / But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. / There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah. ... Jeremiah 52:7-11 Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled the city by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, / but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him. / The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on Zedekiah. ... Matthew 24:16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Mark 13:14 So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Luke 21:21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. Treasury of Scripture And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelled in them. then they Leviticus 26:31,36 And I will make your cities waste, and bring your sanctuaries unto desolation, and I will not smell the savour of your sweet odours… Deuteronomy 28:33,43 The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway: … Judges 6:2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. Jump to Previous Abandoned Army Cities Dead Died Dwell Dwelt Fled Flee Flight Forsake Forsook Israel Israelites Occupied Philistines Saul Towns ValleyJump to Next Abandoned Army Cities Dead Died Dwell Dwelt Fled Flee Flight Forsake Forsook Israel Israelites Occupied Philistines Saul Towns Valley1 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 When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled This phrase highlights the immediate aftermath of the battle on Mount Gilboa, where the Israelites faced the Philistines. The valley likely refers to the Jezreel Valley, a strategic location in ancient Israel. The Israelites' flight signifies a complete military defeat, reflecting the chaos and fear that ensued. This event marks a turning point in Israel's history, as it leads to the end of Saul's reign and sets the stage for David's rise to kingship. and that Saul and his sons had died they abandoned their cities and ran away So the Philistines came and occupied their cities Persons / Places / Events 1. Men of IsraelThe Israelites who were living in the valley and witnessed the defeat of their army and the death of Saul and his sons. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, whose death marked a significant turning point for the nation. 3. Philistines The perennial enemies of Israel who took advantage of the situation to occupy the abandoned cities. 4. Valley The geographical area where the Israelites were living and where the events took place. 5. Saul's Sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, who died alongside their father in battle. Teaching Points Consequences of Leadership FailureSaul's disobedience and failure as a leader led to national disaster. Leaders must seek God's guidance and remain faithful to His commands. Impact of Fear and Defeat The Israelites' abandonment of their cities shows how fear can lead to further loss. Believers should trust in God's sovereignty even in dire circumstances. Opportunistic Enemies The Philistines' occupation of the abandoned cities illustrates how spiritual and physical enemies exploit our weaknesses. Christians must remain vigilant and fortified in faith. Community and Responsibility The collective response of the Israelites highlights the importance of community strength and responsibility. Believers should support one another in times of crisis. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The events underscore God's control over nations and leaders. His judgments are just, and His plans prevail despite human failure.(7) That were in the valley.--Rather, the plain, in which the main battle was fought--that of Jezreel. Samuel has "that were on the other side of the plain, and on the other side of the Jordan." The curt phrase "who (dwelt) in the plain," may be compared with 1Chronicles 9:2. The people of the surrounding districts are meant; who, when they "saw that they" (viz., Saul's army, "the men of Israel," Samuel) "fled," or had been routed, deserted "their (Samuel, 'the,' perhaps a transposition of letters) cities" which were then occupied by the Philistines. Dwelt in them.--The pronoun here is masculine, in Samuel, feminine, which is correct. Verse 7. - In the valley. In place of these words, the parallel (1 Samuel 31:7) has, "On the other side of the valley, and.., on the other side Jordan." We have here a clear instance of the desire of the compiler of Chronicles to compress his narrative, while the fidelity of the parallel narrative is testi-fled in the naturalness of its statements, amounting to this, that, quick as the intelligence or report could reach all those Israelites who were at all within the range of the victorious Philistines, they hastened to vacate their abodes.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Israelites אִ֨ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person in the valley בָּעֵ֙מֶק֙ (bā·‘ê·meq) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6010: A vale saw וַ֠יִּרְאוּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the army had fled נָ֔סוּ (nā·sū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away and that וְכִי־ (wə·ḵî-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Saul שָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and his sons וּבָנָ֑יו (ū·ḇā·nāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son had died, מֵ֖תוּ (mê·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill they abandoned וַיַּעַזְב֤וּ (way·ya·‘az·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit their cities עָרֵיהֶם֙ (‘ā·rê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement and ran away. וַיָּנֻ֔סוּ (way·yā·nu·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away So the Philistines פְלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (p̄ə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia came וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and occupied וַיֵּשְׁב֖וּ (way·yê·šə·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry them. בָּהֶֽם׃ (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links 1 Chronicles 10:7 NIV1 Chronicles 10:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 10:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 10:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 10:7 KJV 1 Chronicles 10:7 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 10:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 10:7 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 10:7 French Bible 1 Chronicles 10:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 10:7 When all the men of Israel who (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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