The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-29

In q northeastsrly direction to meet Saul
and his army. The sequel appears In the
DEF pEF'EAT.W l., saurs army could
not resist the progress Of the Philistines-
The ancient valor that had shed such luster
and God-fearing leadership Of the other
days was venting. Routed from one posi-
ton, they retreated to another. Thus they
crossed the territory OF Benjamin, OF Dan
land Of Manasseh. the, Victorious foe press,
ns 1las agu b their ID
turned to It's original fs owners. As last near
a IN hs easter; aa sna Of 5 PLAIN T. Of
q stand was made. The purpose was to
check the invaders and by one desperate
onward march. But the battle. fierce en-
gagement went against the Israelites,
many Of whom were slain and others Of
them fled, a scattered and demoralized
force, not to be rallied again.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and - There was
terrible loss Of life that day. The dead and
had been s The nsuinasy struggle Israel
had staked all and lost ali. Not only the
rank and file, the common soldiery, but the
There was Jonathan. the true friend Of
Aced BY his fathers folly. There also were
stricken down BY the foe. Thus, in one day
all the heirs to the throne. the objects OF
fathss love upon which sS his aSps; Ks1s
himself was mortally wounded. The archers
had singled him out and had sent their
srroWs with sure bsv sim Ses 70 q, 90
corded in history when an army has been
routed, Its commanding officer has been at
The battle Of Gilboa must be remembered
as an incompatible defeat.
suIC1DE-yerses + s. - Saul saw that
bis condition was hopeless His army was
mainder scattered. HIS sons were no more.
a sss e apa P p
| war practiced in those days. would proceed
with acts of torture, and he must suner
not only the pain but the indisnities that
put an end to his miserable existence. and
| called his armor-bearer to thrust him
the Rns f upon bis isae
and expired by his own hand. Seeing the
fate Of his master and beholding the ap-
b. q ns e Is me- q.
honorable to commit suicide than 70 be
saps1stisio m that invested the iat at
| with terror that did not belong the
former. 6elf-destruction was held to be
POssEssIoN-verss ~ saups army was
/ In two parts,thoss who belonged 70 trtees
re Jordan ana 1.on q
the Tie battle Of ddii6os probably The dshtins
had been done chiefly by the Western man.
e ra Deds sat tie
ware victorious and that Saul and his sons
tho jordan s IN: rss
| the country in full and undisturbed posses
sion Of the Philistines, the army having
sputs shes q
people who had not been in the CONFLICT
Joined the fuEitives and crossed the Jordan
msnt the monarchy Of saul was over
thrown. the Government Of Israel lay In
ruins. the old enemy had come up into the
was conquest more complate. II was from
such q depth that David came forward
shortly after TO deliver his people and re-
TRoPHiEEiVerses 8. .. 1o) It was be-
| lieved by the ancients that every nation
snd that In al Hs9S The detes
was was proof 81 the might Of god. The Phil.
had triumphed over Jehovah, the God Of
e q. dsid 81 battle e gather Trophies e:
OF his head, and these they displayed to
| the people In the land Of the Philistines ~
proof Of the strength and glory OF their
designed to promote love Of country and
devotion to religion. which two affections
| would not long serve god who would not
defend them or light for country II their
god did not give them victory. Tbs shock
| the cities was . pagan mode OF revival.
| When this display was over the armor was
hung up in. the house Of the god. Ashta.
roth. and the body OF Saul was fastened
| against the WaIl Of Bethshan, Q town. near
| the battlefield where conquered Israel
| might see and feel reproach.
REsCUE-(verses Il and IA The last act