And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.
The battle was going very badly for Saul, and enemy archers found their target and hit him. He was severely wounded by their arrows.
This verse describes King Saul being badly wounded by enemy archers as the battle turned against him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Samuel, this verse occurs during the final battle at Mount Gilboa, where King Saul and the Israelite army faced a decisive defeat against the Philistines. Saul, who had been anointed as Israel's first king but later rejected by God due to his disobedience, was now experiencing the consequences of his actions as the enemy overwhelmed his forces. This moment highlights the tragic end of Saul's reign, setting the stage for David to become king.
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