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2 Samuel 1:6

King James Version (KJV)

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And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

2 Samuel 1:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 1:6

Theological / Devotional

As I happened. The story of the young man does not agree with the account of Saul’s death found in 1 Sam. 31:3–6 (see on 1 Sam. 31:4). The Amalekite invented his tale for the purpose of securing a reward, thinking that his alleged deed would be highly acclaimed by David.

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