KJV ORIGINAL
Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The Philistines went to war against Israel, and the Israelite soldiers ran away from the Philistines and were killed on Mount Gilboa.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes a devastating military defeat where Israel's army was routed by the Philistines and many soldiers died on Mount Gilboa.
📚 Historical Context
This battle took place during the final period of King Saul's reign, around 1010 BC. The Philistines were Israel's persistent enemies who controlled much of the coastal region and had superior military technology, including iron weapons. Mount Gilboa was a strategic location in northern Israel where this decisive battle occurred, ultimately leading to the deaths of Saul and his sons.
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