1 Chronicles 10:7

7 When all the people of Israel in the valley saw that [their army] had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities. So the Philistines came to live in these cities.

1 Chronicles 10:7 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 31:7

(See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:7)

1 Chronicles 10:7 In-Context

5 When the armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on the sword and died.
6 So Saul, his three sons, and his dynasty died together.
7 When all the people of Israel in the valley saw that [their army] had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities. So the Philistines came to live in these cities.
8 The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the dead, they found Saul and his sons lying on Mount Gilboa.
9 They stripped him and took his head and his armor. Then they sent men throughout Philistine territory to tell their idols and the people this good news.
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