1 Chronicles 10:11-12

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 10:1-12

See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:1 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:11

When all Jabesh-gilead heard - For a general account of the principles of heroism and gratitude from which this action of the men of Jabesh-gilead proceeded, see the note on 1 Samuel 31:11 , 1 Samuel 31:12 . By the kindness of a literary friend, I am enabled to lay a farther illustration of this noble act before the reader, which he will find at the conclusion of the chapter. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Chronicles 10:12

Jabesh . This is the only place where "Jabesh" is used as an abbreviation for Jabesh-gilead, of which it was the chief city. Gilead comprised the lots of Reuben and Gad ( Numbers 32:1-5 , Numbers 32:25-32 , Numbers 32:39-41 ) and of half Manasseh ( 1 Chronicles 27:21 ). Saul had on a celebrated occasion ( 1 Samuel 11:1-13 ) befriended the people of Jabesh-gilead, coming to their rescue against Nahath the Ammonite, of which kindness they are now mindful, show that rarest of virtues,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 10:12

1 Chronicles 10:12. And fasted seven days Every day till evening, after the manner of the Jewish fasts. 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 10:12

buried their bones. After they had burnt them (1 Samuel 31:12 ). the oak. Compare 1 Samuel 31:13 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

A. The Death of Saul ch. 10"Having established the remnant’s genealogical link with the Davidic and priestly lines, he [the writer] focused on the groundwork of the Davidic promises. His design was to show how the kingly and priestly concerns came together in David. David is then seen as a model for the postexilic community as they look forward to One like David." [Note: Townsend, p. 286.] Chapter 10 is an almost verbatim repetition of Saul’s defeat as the writer of Samuel recorded it in 1... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Chronicles 10:1-30

II. THE REIGN OF DAVID CHS. 10-29In all of Chronicles the writer assumed his readers’ acquaintance with the other Old Testament historical books. This is especially true regarding what Samuel and Kings contain. These books, or at least the information in them, appears to have been well known by the returning exiles."The reigns of Saul, David and Solomon over a united Israel are central to the concerns of the Chronicler, about half his narrative material being devoted to these three kings alone.... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Saul’s Overthrow and DeathThis chapter is abbreviated from 1 Samuel 31:1-13, but supplements it by statements that Saul’s head was fastened in the temple of Dagon, and by a brief explanation of the causes of his overthrow.6. All his house] This cannot mean ’all his family,’ since Ish-bosheth and others of his children survived him (2 Samuel 2:8; 2 Samuel 21:8), but must refer to those of his household who attended him at Gilboa. 13. His transgression] The writer refers to what is related in 1... read more

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