1Sa 31:11-12 | MHM | STEP | v. 11-13 : The men of Jabesh-Gilead heard what the Philistines had done. They were brave and crossed the Jordan River at night to take down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan (1 Samuel 31:11-12 ). They brought the bodies back and buried them under a tree in Jabesh. They also fasted for seven days to show their sorrow and respect (1 Samuel 31:13 ). These men remembered how Saul had once saved their city from the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1-11 ). Their actions show gratitude and honor, even in a time of national sadness. They burned spices over the bodies, as was the custom for important people (2 Chronicles 16:14 ), and then buried the bones under a tree. This book began with the birth of Samuel and ends with the burial of Saul. It teaches us that the honor God gives is better than any honor the world can offer.

‏ 1 Samuel 31:11-12

v. 11-13: The men of Jabesh-Gilead heard what the Philistines had done. They were brave and crossed the Jordan River at night to take down the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan (1 Samuel 31:11-12 ^a). They brought the bodies back and buried them under a tree in Jabesh. They also fasted for seven days to show their sorrow and respect (1 Samuel 31:13 ^b). These men remembered how Saul had once saved their city from the Ammonites (1 Samuel 11:1-11 ^c). Their actions show gratitude and honor, even in a time of national sadness. They burned spices over the bodies, as was the custom for important people (2 Chronicles 16:14 ^d), and then buried the bones under a tree.

This book began with the birth of Samuel and ends with the burial of Saul. It teaches us that the honor God gives is better than any honor the world can offer.