2 Samuel 1: David Mourns Saul and Jonathan

An Amalekite brings David news of Saul’s death on Gilboa, claims he killed the king himself, and is executed on his own testimony for striking the LORD’s anointed. David then grieves in a lament honoring Saul and his dear friend Jonathan, warning that the Philistines must not gloat.

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According to the Amalekite’s own story, how did Saul die (2 Samuel 1:6-10)?

An enemy chariot ran him down on the hillsidePhilistine archers shot him as he ran from battleSaul’s armor-bearer struck him down on his orderSaul begged him to end his life, and he did so