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.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

They found Saul and his three sons fallen in Mount Gilboa. — It is expressly stated that the Philistines only found the royal corp…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass on the morrow
The day after the battle, which perhaps was fought till night came on:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Scripture does not mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons after they were dead, but only of their bodies. Secret things do not b…

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