1 Chronicles 10:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:8-14

Here, I. From the triumph of the Philistines over the body of Saul we may learn, 1. That the greater dignity men are advanced to the greater disgrace they are in danger of falling into. Saul's dead body, because he was king, was abused more than any other of the slain. Advancement makes men a mark for malice. 2. That, if we give not to God the glory of our successes, even the Philistines will rise up in judgment against us and condemn us; for, when they had obtained a victory over Saul, they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:14

And inquired not of the Lord ,.... For though he did inquire in some sense in an external, careless, and hypocritical manner, yet not done seriously, sincerely, and heartily, nor with constancy; it was accounted as if he inquired not at all, 1 Samuel 28:6 the Targum adds another reason of his death, because he killed the priests of Nob; but that is not in the text: therefore he slew him ; or suffered him to be slain: and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse ; translated... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:14

Inquired not of the Lord - On these two last verses the Targum speaks thus: "And Saul died for the transgression by which he transgressed against the Word of the Lord, and because he did not keep the commandment of the Lord when he warred against the house of Amalek; and because he consulted Pythons, and sought oracular answers from them. Neither did he ask counsel from before the Lord by Urim and Thummim, for he had slain the priests that were in Nob; therefore the Lord slew him,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

So far as this work is concerned, Saul is introduced to us, and takes "for ever" his farewell of us, in this one and the same chapter. We know him, however, well elsewhere. On the background of a bright sky, we are at once prepared to say, his figure stands out, and ever will stand out, dark in appearance, of somewhat commanding proportions, with the bearing of no altogether ordinary man—a striking figure, indeed, but one that strikes fear and a chill feeling throughout one, rather than one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:14

And inquired not of the Lord . Saul seems to have, in point of fact, inquired in some sense ( 1 Samuel 14:37 ; 1 Samuel 28:5 , 1 Samuel 28:6 , 1 Samuel 28:15 ). But the probable meaning is that he did not inquire in the first instance (see 1 Chronicles 10:3 , 1 Chronicles 10:4 ); and when he did inquire, he did not await the reply solely and exclusively of Jehovah. Therefore he slew him (so see 1 Chronicles 2:3 ). David the son of Jesse . The compiler, having heretofore... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 10:14

1 Chronicles 10:14 . Inquired not of the Lord He did in some sort, but not in a right manner; not humbly and penitently, not diligently and importunately, not patiently and perseveringly; nor till he was brought to the last extremity, and then it was too late. 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 10:14

He: i.e. Jehovah. 1 Chronicles gives the esoteric cause. 1 Samuel gives the exoteric event, which men could see. See App-56 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:14

1 Chronicles 10:14. And enquired not of the Lord— This seems to contradict what is said 1 Samuel 28:6. But the Jews and others reconcile the two passages by saying, that as he did not persevere to inquire of God, nor inquire at all with a truly religious and faithful spirit, but went to a witch, it was just the same as if he had not inquired at all. "He whose heart is perfect with God," says a learned Jew, "lifts up his eyes to him and fixes them on him, hoping in him, though he do not... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:14

14. And inquired not of the Lord—He had done so in form (1 Samuel 28:6), but not in the spirit of a humble penitent, nor with the believing confidence of a sincere worshipper. His enquiry was, in fact, a mere mockery, and his total want of all right religious impressions was manifested by his rushing from God to a wretched impostor in the service of the devil [1 Samuel 28:7]. read more