Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.
Then Saul immediately collapsed full-length on the ground and was terrified because of Samuel's words. He had no strength left in him because he hadn't eaten any food all day or all night.
Saul was so overwhelmed by fear and despair after hearing Samuel's prophetic words that he collapsed from both terror and physical weakness from not eating.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred after Saul consulted the witch of Endor to summon the dead prophet Samuel, seeking guidance before his final battle with the Philistines. Samuel's spirit delivered devastating news that Saul and his sons would die the next day and that God had completely rejected Saul's kingship. Saul had been fasting, possibly in desperation or as part of seeking divine guidance, which left him physically weakened.
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