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 ]
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 ]