1 Samuel 31:4
New King James Version
4 (A)Then Saul said to his armorbearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest (B)these uncircumcised men come and thrust me through and [a]abuse me.”
But his armorbearer would not, (C)for he was greatly afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and (D)fell on 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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