Jabesh-gilead
Where Saul first showed kingly courage; its people later risked their lives to recover his body.
First mentioned in the Bible
“When Saul heard these words, the spirit of God came rushing upon him, and he became very angry.”— 1 Samuel 11:6
Background
Jabesh-gilead was east of the Jordan. When the Ammonite king Nahash besieged it, Saul first showed kingly courage by rescuing the city (1 Samuel 11). Later when Saul died in battle, the men of Jabesh-gilead risked their lives to recover and bury his body (1 Samuel 31:11-13).
Related Scriptures (New World Translation)
The spirit of God empowered Saul when he heard these words, and he burned with anger.— 1 Samuel 11:6Explore Jabesh-gilead on the interactive map →
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