John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:1-12
See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:1 . read more
歷代志上 10:2-4 Cunpts
John Gill
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:2
Followed hard after . The Hebrew verb implies all this and rather more, viz. that they made the pursuit of Saul and his sons their one special object. Luther's "Hingen sich au Saul" expresses this forcibly. Abinadab ; or Ishui (see 1 Chronicles 8:33 ; 1 Samuel 14:49 ). The sons of Saul . Omit the article, which is not present in the Hebrew text. The fourth son, not withstanding our 1 Chronicles 10:6 , survived ( 2 Samuel 2:8-15 ). read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:3
The archers hit him . The literal translation would be, the shooters , men with the bow , found him. The context makes it plain that the meaning is that the arrows of the pursuers rather than the pursuers themselves "found" him, and these made him argue all the rest. To this our Authorized Version has jumped by the one word "hit" him. It is evident from 1 Chronicles 10:8 that the Philistines did not find the body of Saul to recognize it till next day. And he was wounded of the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:4
And abuse me . The main idea of the Hithp. of the verb here used is to satisfy the thirst of lust or cruelty. Saul probably feared not the abuse of mocking only, but that of torture. In the corresponding passage this verb is preceded by the clause, and thrust me through. His armour-bearer would not . He refused the request or bidding of Saul, no doubt mainly in respect of the fact that Saul was still "the anointed." We have a full description of both the loose arms and of the armour of... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:1-14
9:35-22:1 THE REIGN OF DAVIDEnd of the line of Saul (9:35-10:14)Saul is introduced by listing his genealogy once again (35-44). However, the Chronicler passes over the reign of Saul in silence, for his concern is with the dynasty of David. Saul’s death alone is recounted, since that was the means of bringing in the reign of David. It was also God’s judgment on Saul for his unfaithfulness and disobedience (10:1-14; see notes on 1 Samuel 31:1-13). read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 10:2
Abinadab. Another name was Ishui (1 Samuel 14:49 ). read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Chronicles 10:4
abuse = insult, or mock. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:3
3. the battle went sore against Saul; and the archers hit him, and he was wounded—The Hebrew words may be thus rendered: "The archers found (attacked) him, and he feared the archers." He was not wounded, at least not dangerously, when he resolved on committing suicide. The deed was the effect of sudden terror and overwhelming depression of spirits [CALMET]. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:4
4. his armour-bearer would not; for he was sore afraid—He was, of course, placed in the same perilous condition as Saul. But it is probable that the feelings that restrained him from complying with Saul's wish were a profound respect for royalty, mingled with apprehension of the shock which such a catastrophe would give to the national feelings and interests. read more
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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:1-7
This account of Saul's death is the same with that which we had, 1 Sam. 31:1-13 We need not repeat the exposition of it. Only let us observe, 1. Princes sin and the people suffer for it. It was a bad time with Israel when they fled before the Philistines and fell down slain (1 Chron. 10:1), when they quitted their cities, and the Philistines came and dwelt in them, 1 Chron. 10:7. We do not find that they were at this time guilty of idolatry, as they had been before, in the days of the judges,... read more