A.M. 2948. B.C. 1056.
Israel overthrown, and Saul, his three sons, his armour bearer, and all his men slain, 1 Samuel 31:1-6. The Israelites forsake their cities, 1 Samuel 31:7. The camp plundered, and the dead bodies insulted, 1 Samuel 31:8-10; but rescued by the men of Jabesh-gilead, 1 Samuel 31:11-13.