1 Chronicles 10:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 10:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 10:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 10:5 — KJV
“And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.”
— 1 Chronicles 10:5 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 10:5 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 10:5
“And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:5: armourbearer, saw, saul
“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. abuse...: or, mock me”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:5: armourbearer, saul, fell
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:5: saw, fell, sword
“Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:5: armourbearer, sword, died
“And Saul and all the people that were with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, and there was a very great discomfiture. assembled...: Heb. were cried together”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 10:5: saul, fell, sword
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