KJV ORIGINAL
And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The battle was going very badly for Saul, and the enemy archers found their target and wounded him with their arrows.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes King Saul being badly wounded by enemy archers as the battle turned against him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the final battle of King Saul's life against the Philistines on Mount Gilboa around 1010 BC. Saul had been rejected by God as king due to his disobedience, and this battle marked the tragic end of his reign. The Philistines were Israel's primary enemies during this period, controlling much of the coastal region and frequently raiding Israelite territory.
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