Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible
1 Chronicles 10:5
He fell likewise on the sword. — Sam., “his sword,” i.e., the sword of the armour-bearer.
And died. — Samuel adds “with him,” which seems to be omitted here for brevity, which may be the reason of other similar omissions. Loyalty to his chief, and perhaps dread of the foe, were the armour-bearer’s motives.