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2 Samuel 1:6

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And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

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  1. 2 Samuel 1:4

    And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That 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.

  2. 2 Samuel 1:5

    And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

  3. 2 Samuel 1:7

    And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

  4. 2 Samuel 1:8

    And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

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