Thematic Bible: Gilboa, on which saul died


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“I happened to be on Mount Gilboa,” he replied, “and there was Saul, leaning on his spear. At that very moment the chariots and the cavalry were closing in on him. Verse ConceptsChariotsChanceAttacking With ChariotsOther Supporting

The Philistines came together and camped at Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel, and they camped at Gilboa.

Mountains of Gilboa,
let no dew or rain be on you,
or fields of offerings,
for there the shield of the mighty was defiled
the shield of Saul, no longer anointed with oil.
Verse Conceptsdrought, physicaldewLack Of RainAnointing Things

The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them. Many were killed on Mount Gilboa. Verse ConceptsConfrontationenemies, of Israel and JudahLand, As A Divine GiftIsrael Fleeing

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