Overview
The Bible addresses gilboa across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Philistines, Armies, Melchishua and Sword, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul and Jonathan.
Key Bible verses about gilboa
Old Testament
1 Samuel
Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.
And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters, men with bows hit: Heb. found him
Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse: or, mock me
And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.
1 Chronicles
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded
And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, the sons of Saul. Abinadab: also called, Ishui.I.Sam.14.49.
And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. and the archers: Heb. and the shooters with bows hit: Heb. found
Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. abuse me: or, mock me
And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.
So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.
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.
And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa.
People in the Bible and gilboa
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying gilboa for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 31:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Saul and Jonathan and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Philistines, Armies, Melchishua and Sword, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about gilboa?
The Bible addresses gilboa across 16 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Philistines, Armies, Melchishua and Sword, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul and Jonathan.
How many Bible verses are about gilboa?
The Bible references gilboa in 16 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention gilboa?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 31:1: “Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. slain: or, wounded”
Which people in the Bible are associated with gilboa?
Saul and Jonathan.
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