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NASB | 2 Samuel 1:10 "So I stood beside him and killed him, because I knew that he could not live after he had fallen. And I took the crown which was on his head and the bracelet which was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 1:10 "So I stood facing him and killed him, because I knew that he could not live after he had fallen. Then I took the crown which was on his head and the band which was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord." [1 Sam 31:4] |
Subject: Who killed Saul? |
Bible Note: Prayon, thank you for your response! However, I believe that the Amalekite's story in 2 Sam. 1:6-10 is a fabrication. He apparently sought recognition or reward for claiming to have killed Saul (who I believe committed suicide as you have already stated [1 Sam. 31:4]). As a mercenary or looter, the Amalekite came across Saul's body and took the king's crown and bracelet to substantiate his fabrication. And he surely paid for it! (2 Sam. 1:13-16) The Amalekite is a foreigner (2 Sam. 1:13), and Saul committed suicide for this very reason (1 Sam. 31:4) so that the "uncircumcised" would not 'make sport' of him. His armor bearer was too afraid to kill him, and ended up killing himself as well. So this rules out the possibility of the armor bearer and the Amalekite being the same person. Blessings! Nolan |
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