_A.M. 2948. B.C. 1056._ The overthrow and death of Saul, 1 Chronicles 10:1. The triumph of the Philistines, 1 Chronicles 10:8. The men of Jabesh-gilead take down and bury the bodies of Saul and his sons, 1 Chronicles 10:11; 1 Chronicles 10:12. The reason of Saul's death, 1 Chronicles 10:13; 1 Chron... [ Continue Reading ]
_The men of Israel fled_ Thus princes sin, and the people suffer for it. No doubt there was enough in them to deserve it. But that which divine justice had chiefly an eye to, was the sin of Saul. Great men should, in an especial manner, take heed of provoking God's wrath. For if they kindle that fir... [ Continue Reading ]
_Saul died, and all his house_ All his children then present with him, namely, _his three sons;_ for Ish-bosheth and Mephibosheth were not slain.... [ Continue Reading ]
_In the temple of Dagon_ If we give not God the glory of our successes, even Philistines will rise up in judgment with us, and condemn us. Shall Dagon have so great a place in their triumphs, and the true God be forgotten in ours?... [ Continue Reading ]
_And fasted seven days_ Every day till evening, after the manner of the Jewish fasts.... [ Continue Reading ]
_So Saul died for his transgression_ The sense is, wonder not that Saul fell by the hands of the Philistines, who were armed against him by his own sin, and by God's vengeance for it. _Against the word of the Lord_ Against God's express, and plain, and positive command; which is a great aggravation... [ Continue Reading ]
_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.... [ Continue Reading ]