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Now the Philistines fought against Israel

This battle was the result of the conflict between David and the Philistines in 1 Samuel 29:10. Chapter 30 went onto a different story, and now the writer is coming back to the battle between the Israelites and Philistines.

the Philistines fought against Israel

"the Philistines fought against the people of Israel." (See rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)

Mount Gilboa

This is the name of a mountain (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names).

closely pursued Saul and his sons

"chased Saul and three of his sons."

Abinadab, and Malchishua

These are names of men. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names).

The battle went heavily against Saul

"Saul's army began to lose the battle"