1 Samuel 31:1

1 SAMUEL 31 — The report of Saul’s death in this passage contradicts that given in the next chapter (2 Samuel 1) PROBLEM: First Samuel 31 says that King Saul committed suicide by falling on his sword, but 2 Samuel 1 records that he was killed by an Amalekite as he was about to lean on his sword. SO... [ Continue Reading ]

1 Samuel 31:4

Was Saul’s suicide justifiable? PROBLEM: King Saul was mortally wounded, and he asked his armorbearer to assist him in committing suicide. Was this justified? SOLUTION: Suicide is murder, and the Bible says, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). It makes no difference that the life taken is one’s... [ Continue Reading ]

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