King Saul’s Death on Mt. Gilboa

Barry lays out the battle that would ultimately end with Saul’s death at Mt. Gilboa. See the location and get a new perspective on where the locations mentioned in the Bible are in relation to each other. Watch the rest of Episode 3 of “Searching for a King” at www.appianmedia.org/searching-for-a-king
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[@beachbum6781]

To see it geographically is a perfect way to convey the text and make it truly understandable, bringing it visually to life. Well done.

[@jimmyjames6973]

I just finished the reading 1st Samuel and tried to look in KZbin about Mt. Gilboa and I found this. Thank you.

[@cookingwithconniemorewohlf4538]

I just read 2 Samuel:1, searched for information about Mt. Gilboa and found your video. So interesting. Thank you. I subscribed.

[@appianmedia]

Wonderful! We are so glad that you're able to use these videos in conjunction with your Bible study. Be sure to check out more of our free videos series and other study resources here on our channel and on our website at www.appianmedia.org

[@bapechiqa]

Same! I just finished reading 1 Samuel and started reading 2 Samuel. Started reading Chuck Smith's commentaries and decided to look up Mount Gilboa because he mentions that it is still barren to this day. So interesting.

[@larryblancet2538]

The same here. Wonderful presentation!

[@beckysgardening3547]

What desperation on both David and Saul's parts and what different solutions. Thank you for making this video. That narrative has now come alive for me.

[@serenityvos8165]

I'm not religious and this is the first video I've seen so far of yours, I hope there are many more. Your doing more than your own mission for your people but you've also just helped someone discover a truth behind some stories that were covered up. Thank you and well done

[@veganian2019]

Just watched the whole series “Searching for a King”! Amazing, enlightening and inspiring documentary! Thank you so much for this insightful film! Terrific

[@Seabreezetoday]

awesome, helps to have a clear perspective of the verses that we read. Just stumbled upon this. Thanks for the great work. God Bless

[@christopherrodarte9822]

2:54 Correction: The scripture doesn't say that the amalekite killed saul. It states that Saul commanded his armor-bearer to kill Saul but the armor bearer refused. It says that Saul killed himself with his own sword and when the armor bearer saw that Saul was dead the armor bearer also killed himself. The next chapter describes that the amalekite claimed to have killed Saul but we learned in the previous chapter that that wasn't true. 1 Samuel 31:4-5 "[4]Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [5]And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him."

[@Dubblesteel]

This same thing caught my attention too but David took the Amalekite's word and killed (slew) him for killing Saul. Searching for understanding.

[@christopherrodarte9822]

@@Dubblesteel Maybe the amalekite wanted to take credit for Saul's death knowing that Saul was trying to kill David. Maybe he was seeking position and/or favor from David by lying. He lied and he claimed to have killed God's anointed. That was a double bad decision. David believed him and had him killed, but the amalekite seemed to have brought it on himself.

[@goldie44451]

@@christopherrodarte9822 this is what I think too. It is possible that saul was not wearing his crown into battle given this is reality where people die instead of an action movie. Maybe his crown was stolen because he left it in encampment:

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Poor Saul...

[@rosalinasharma1989]

Wonderfully explained please do some more....

[@cristovienechristiscoming740]

Great video with extraordinary footage

[@katherinesage]

Incredible.... this brings the Scripture to Life!

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[@christinapomponio6452]

When it says that Saul fell on his sword, i dont think it was accidental, I'm pretty sure that was the way the writer was implying that Saul tried to kill himself.

[@christopherrodarte9822]

That's correct. It clearly says that Saul fell upon his own sword because his armor bearer didn't kill Saul as Saul requested. The armor bearer did the same after he saw that Saul was dead. 1 Samuel 31:4-5 "[4]Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [5]And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him."

[@kellymontgomery1293]

Excellent analysis! Both geographically, and spiritually. Thank you

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[@keziajiao9306]

Thank you! I just finished rereading 1 Samuel.

[@cynwingate5719]

🙏 thank you

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[@ks-bf8hr]

I applaud and commend the good intentions and effort put in to educate us. However, I think it can be improved. Perhaps time did not permit the filming to be done the next day when it could have been clearer. The locations pointed to could not really be seen. But again thank you for the video and work put in.

[@sowbhagyarodhe1814]

Sis Veronica Praise the Lord

[@larryblancet2538]

What a wonderful presentation! Amazing, the Philistines had essentially cut Israel in half separating Israel and Judah. Thank you for your diligent service and efforts. At this time I pray for the PEACE of Israel and the PEACE of JERUSALEM!

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Thank you for your comment!

[@ryanmiller327]

What an amazing story

[@appianmedia]

Indeed. And an important lesson for all of us!

[@kayekaye4287]

help me with my project what was the way of Saul's martyrdom??

[@atwarwith361]

I thought nothing grows there

[@arsenio2728]

No vegetation till this day!

[@jala6114]

You mountains of Gilboa, let neither dew nor rain fall on you,

[@socallawrence]

Cursed

[@glenn2nss]

"Biblically accurate & visually engaging". . .nicely done! I will be blessed to see more of your work. ('90s video producer)

[@appianmedia]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching. We are glad you are enjoying our content!

[@NorceCodine]

Would be great to see En-Dor, where Saul conjures up the soul of Samuel.

[@samwurld]

please sir am always confused about who exactly killed King Saul. did he kill himself on the sword as in 1samuel 31 or the amelekite who reported his death to David in 2SAMUEL 1. who exactly killed him?

[@appianmedia]

It is certainly something that has been debated for many years. Either the Amalekite lied to David in order to try and win favor (David was instead angry at the man) or the account in I Samuel simply summarized the story and left out the part where the Amalekite came and finished the job. Either way, there are several ways to show that the two accounts do not necessarily contradict.

[@edwardchampion8891]

Saul killed himself.

[@diogomaia5111]

Excelente. abço de Fort-Ce-Brasil. D.R.A. " Só em Jesus encontrei paz e luz! " Jo, 8:12. lake e inscrição.

[@tommimarc1]

Nice presentation, but you should have waited for a clear day to film it. Way to difficult to see the valley and hillsides you are trying to point out.

[@angelchelcydhan_1134]

😥

[@user-in2dy6zy8j]

The camels the philistines & amalekites would fled on. Awesome showing of Gilboah. Read 1 Samuel 31.

[@JohnWick-lu9mk]

Did Saul really committed suicide? After his armour bearer refused to kill him?

[@ocbfdog]

Yes, he did

[@jala6114]

Your ornament, Israel, is slain on your heights. How did the heroes fall! 20 Do not report it in Gath, do not proclaim it in the streets of Askalon, That the daughters of the Philistines do not rejoice, That the daughters of the uncircumcised do not rejoice. 21 O mountains of Gilboa, dew and rain shall not fall on you, nor shall there be fields from which lift offerings come; for there the shield of the heroes was shamefully thrown, the shield of Saul, as if he had not been anointed with oil! 22 Jonathan's bow never receded from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the heroes, and Saul's sword never returned empty. 23 Saul and Jonathan, loved and lovely in life, are not parted in death either; they were faster than eagles, stronger than lions! 24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep for Saul, who dressed you beautifully in crimson, who adorned your clothes with ornaments of gold. 25 How did the heroes fall in the middle of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your heights! 26 I am sorry for you, my brother Jonathan; you were very dear to me! Your love was wonderful to me, more than love for women! 27 How have the heroes fallen and lost the weapons of war

[@ansem6167]

Recentley watched thw series really interesting i grew up jewish and learned all these stories in school always seemed like such a magical place when i was younger im older now haha 25 and would say that i no longer believe in god but very interested in archeology and turned to proof of the old ancient stories of canaan and just wow the way i look at it is the bible is a history book the history is often true or a hyperbole of the truth really been enjoying re discovering the stories from my childhood

[@appianmedia]

Omri Zagury We’re thrilled to hear that this series has helped to reconnect you with the truth of the Bible. We pray that the small sampling of evidences shown in our series will help everyone who sees them draw closer to God.

[@jojames6621]

@@appianmedia do you think this story of saul and smauel proves that there is life after death before resurrection??? Because samuel told saul that "tomorrow you will BE WITH ME". This means he will be with samuel in the afterlife right?

[@jojames6621]

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[@s1rm0rr1lswdsx3]

@@jojames6621 no saul was speaking to a demon since saul knew mediums were prohibited and he himself even banned them knowing that God says to stay a way from them. the scriptures clearly states that when someone dies they no longer think and cant harm the living, as if someone was asleep, that's how jesus described it when he was around.

[@krystalryan1023]

Every word of God is written by the inspiration of God moved by the the Holy Spirit. When you say the author of such and suck book it down plays the word of God. That is all. I appreciate your videos

[@PreDanyello_0]

Jonathan 😂

[@hadassah-11]

The greatest mistakes Saul made as a king was the fact that he disobeyed God order to eliminate the amelikites and he killed the priests of nob who were innocent. "Live by the sword die by the sword"....

[@barbarablue2571]

Omg. All that land of Israel keeps God's power and is timeless. Yet you can find how that floor didn't change since David & Saul's era.

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

Just say no to B roll.

[@appianmedia]

That's called a lecture...or a podcast (which we do actually make). We have found that the best way to talk about the lands of the Bible is the show the lands of the Bible. Enjoy!

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

@@appianmedia I'm more poking fun than anything. It was a really well done, interesting video. I realize I'm the odd man out when it comes to not liking B roll in my documentary style videos.

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@@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 Oh! We getcha! Our team has a deep appreciation for sarcasm. :) I do think you'll be hard-pressed to find a documentary (or film of any kind) that does not make use of b roll.

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@@appianmedia Sarcasm makes the world a better place. Keep up the good work.

[@joshhb.5983]

Thank you. Bible deals with real people, real places with extraordinary miracles. Proof of divine and human interaction, so why should we have atheist?