1 Samuel 31:11

¶ And when the inhabitants of Iabesh Gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Now when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard concerning him that which the Philistines had done to Saul,
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when the people of Jabesh-gilead had news of what the Philistines had done to Saul,
- Basic English Bible

And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead heard of what the Philistines had done to Saul,
- Darby Bible

And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul,
- Webster's Bible

When the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard concerning him that which the Philistines had done to Saul,
- World English Bible

And they hear regarding it -- the inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead -- that which the Philistines have done to Saul,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard concerning him that which the Philistines had done to Saul,
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 31:11

31:9 Cut off his head - As the Israelites did by Goliath, and fastened it in the temple of Dagon, #1Chron 10:10|. Idols - To give them the glory of this victory. And by this respect shewn to their pretended deities, how do they shame those, who give not the honour of their achievements to the living God?

31:12 Took the body, &c. - This they did, not only out of a concern, for the honour of Israel, and the crown of Israel, but out of gratitude to Saul, for his zeal and forwardness to rescue them from the Ammonites.

31:13 Fasted - To testify their sorrow for the loss of Saul, and of the people of God; and to intreat God's favour to prevent the utter extinction of his people. But you must not understand this word of fasting strictly, as if they eat nothing for seven whole days; but in a more large sense, as it is used both in sacred and profane writers; that they did eat but little, and that but mean food, and drank only water for that time. This book began with the birth of Samuel, and ends with the death of Saul: The comparing these together will teach us to prefer the honour that comes from God, before all the honours of the world.