So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For his transgression - Compare 1 Chronicles 9:1. The “transgression” intended is probably the disobedience regarding Amalek, re…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A concluding reflection from the mind of the chronicler himself. He sums up his account concerning the ruin of Saul by assigning its moral basis, n…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So Saul died for his transgression
(See Gill on 1 Samuel 31:13) A violent and dishonourable dea…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The primary design of these books of the Chronicles appears to be to preserve the records of the house of David. Therefore, the writer does not rep…