Verse 3

The battle went sore against Saul, and the archers overtook him; and he was greatly distressed by reason of the archers.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Sam 1:6 : 6 The young man who told him said, As I happened by chance on Mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning on his spear; and, behold, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.
  • 1 Kgs 22:34 : 34 A certain man drew his bow at a venture, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, Turn your hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am severely wounded.
  • Amos 2:14 : 14 Flight will perish from the swift; And the strong won't strengthen his force; Neither shall the mighty deliver himself;
  • Gen 49:23 : 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, Shot at him, and persecute him:
  • 2 Sam 1:4 : 4 David said to him, How went the matter? Please tell me. He answered, The people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.