4 occurrences in 11 translations

'Overtook' in the Bible

And at these words about the ark of God, Eli, falling back off his seat by the side of the doorway into the town, came down on the earth so that his neck was broken and death overtook him, for he was an old man and of great weight. He had been judging Israel for forty years.

Verse ConceptsLeaders, SpiritualThe Number Forty40 To 50 YearsBackwardsPeople Tumblinglosing a loved oneDeath Of A Family MemberDeath Of A FatherLeadership QualitiesFalling Backwards

The Philistines overtook Saul and his sons and killed his sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.

Verse ConceptsKilling Named Individuals

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Verse ConceptsBreastplatesArchers, Men Shot By

So death overtook Saul and his three sons and his servant on the same day.

Verse ConceptsAnger Of God, Examples OfFamily Death

Bible Theasaurus

Catch (67 instances)
Overcome (324 instances)
Overpower (17 instances)
Overtake (129 instances)
Overtook (34 instances)
Overwhelm (38 instances)

American Standard Version Public Domain

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain

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