1 Samuel 31:4
King James Version
4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it.
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1 Samuel 31:4
English Standard Version
4 (A)Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these (B)uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and mistreat me.” But his armor-bearer would not, (C)for he feared greatly. Therefore Saul took his own sword (D)and fell upon it.
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1 Samuel 31:4
New American Standard Bible
4 (A)Then Saul said to his armor bearer, “Draw your sword and pierce me through with it, otherwise (B)these uncircumcised Philistines will come and pierce me through, and abuse me.” But his armor bearer was unwilling, because he was very fearful. (C)So Saul took [a]his sword and fell on it.
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- 1 Samuel 31:4 Lit the sword
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