1 Samuel 31:3

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers.

Cross-references

2 Samuel 1:4 Historical context

2 Samuel 1:4 reports the messenger confirming Saul's death by archers — the direct sequel to this battle scene.

In 1 Kings 22:34, King Ahab is similarly struck by a random arrow in battle — a parallel fate for a king.

1 Chronicles 10:3 is the parallel account of the same event — Saul wounded by archers.