Q: #584. Who committed suicide in the Bible?
A: Sadly, seven men committed suicide in the Bible (6 in the Old Testament, 1 in the New Testament). Following is a list of those men who committed suicide.
Abimelech: (Judg 9:53-54)
Samson: (Judg 16:25-30)
Saul: (1 Sam 31:4-5)(1 Chr 10:4-5)
Saul’s Armorbearer: (1 Sam 31:5)(1 Chr 10:5)
Ahithophel: (2 Sam 17:23)
Zimri: (1 Kin 16:18)
Judas Iscariot: (Mt 27:3-5)
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