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So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />instead of asking the LORD for guidance. So the LORD killed him and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But <i>he</i> did not inquire of the LORD; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and did not inquire of the LORD. Therefore He killed him and turned the kingdom over to David, the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and did not inquire of the LORD. Therefore He killed him and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and did not inquire of the LORD. Therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and did not inquire of Yahweh. Therefore He put him to death and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and did not inquire of the LORD [instead]. Therefore the LORD killed him and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but he did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but he did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and inquired not of Jehovah: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />instead of asking the LORD. So the LORD had Saul killed and gave his kingdom to David, the son of Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He didn't request information from the LORD. So the LORD killed him and turned the kingship over to David, Jesse's son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />instead of consulting the LORD. So the LORD killed him and gave control of the kingdom to David son of Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and by not seeking counsel from the LORD, who therefore put him to death and turned the kingdom over to Jesse's son David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He did not seek the LORD's guidance, so the LORD killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and did not inquire of the LORD: therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he failed to inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and didn’t inquire of Yahweh. Therefore he killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he did not inquire of YHWH, and He puts him to death, and turns around the kingdom to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he inquired not at Jehovah, and He putteth him to death, and turneth round the kingdom to David son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And not seeking to Jehovah: and he will kill him, and turn the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And trusted not is the Lord: therefore he slew him, and transferred his kingdom to David the son of Isai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />for he did not trust in the Lord. Because of this, he caused his death, and he transferred his kingdom to David, the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />rather than from the LORD. Therefore the LORD took his life, and turned his kingdom over to David, the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and did not seek guidance from the LORD. Therefore the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And also because he consulted men who had familiar spirits, and did not inquire of the LORD his God. Therefore his kingdom was given to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also he inquired of the spirits of the dead, and he did not inquire of LORD JEHOVAH his God, and his kingdom was given to David, son of Iyshay. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and inquired not of the LORD; therefore He slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and he sought not the Lord: so he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3251" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Jabesh-gilead's Tribute to Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>So Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and he failed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: ḏā·raš (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">to inquire</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·mî·ṯê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">So the LORD put him to death</a> <a href="/hebrew/4410.htm" title="4410: ham·mə·lū·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Kingship, royalty. Feminine passive participle of malak; something ruled, i.e. A realm.">and turned the kingdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: way·yas·sêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wîḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">to David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šāy (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">of Jesse.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a></span><br />He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">1 Samuel 28:15-18</a></span><br />Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.” / “Why do you consult me,” asked Samuel, “since the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy? / He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13-14</a></span><br />“You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a></span><br />For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26-28</a></span><br />“I will not return with you,” Samuel replied. “For you have rejected the word of the LORD, and He has rejected you as king over Israel.” / As Samuel turned to go, Saul grabbed the hem of his robe, and it tore. / So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13-14</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. / Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-15.htm">2 Samuel 7:15-16</a></span><br />But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. / Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-10</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. / I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. / Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-27.htm">1 Kings 2:27</a></span><br />So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">1 Kings 11:11</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Solomon, “Because you have done this and have not kept My covenant and My statutes, which I have commanded you, I will tear the kingdom away from you and give it to your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/13-34.htm">1 Kings 13:34</a></span><br />And this was the sin of the house of Jeroboam that led to its extermination and destruction from the face of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/14-7.htm">1 Kings 14:7-10</a></span><br />Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over My people Israel. / I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like My servant David, who kept My commandments and followed Me with all his heart, doing only what was right in My eyes. / You have done more evil than all who came before you. You have proceeded to make for yourself other gods and molten images to provoke Me, and you have flung Me behind your back. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-1.htm">1 Kings 16:1-3</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came to Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha, saying: / “Even though I lifted you out of the dust and made you ruler over My people Israel, you have walked in the way of Jeroboam and have caused My people Israel to sin and to provoke Me to anger by their sins. / So now I will consume Baasha and his house, and I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-12.htm">1 Kings 16:12-13</a></span><br />So Zimri destroyed the entire household of Baasha, according to the word that the LORD had spoken against Baasha through Jehu the prophet. / This happened because of all the sins Baasha and his son Elah had committed and had caused Israel to commit, provoking the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger with their worthless idols.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.</p><p class="hdg">enquired</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/10-11.htm">Judges 10:11-16</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto the children of Israel, <i>Did</i> not <i>I deliver you</i> from the Egyptians, and from the Amorites, from the children of Ammon, and from the Philistines? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6</a></b></br> And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/14-3.htm">Ezekiel 14:3-6</a></b></br> Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them? … </p><p class="hdg">he slew</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-13.htm">Proverbs 17:13</a></b></br> Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-7.htm">Isaiah 10:7,15</a></b></br> Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but <i>it is</i> in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few… </p><p class="hdg">turned</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a></b></br> But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him <i>to be</i> captain over his people, because thou hast not kept <i>that</i> which the LORD commanded thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-28.htm">1 Samuel 15:28</a></b></br> And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, <i>that is</i> better than thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1,11-13</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons… </p><p class="hdg">Jesse [heb] Isai </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-19.htm">Guidance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-3.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-9.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-39.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-2.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-1.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/job/37-12.htm">Guidance</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-9.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-14.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-8.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-3.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-13.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-1.htm">Saul's overthrow and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-8.htm">The Philistines triumph over Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-11.htm">The kindness of Jabesh Gilead toward Saul and his sons</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">Saul's sin for which the kingdom was transferred from him to David</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and he failed to inquire of the LORD.</b><br>This phrase highlights Saul's neglect of seeking God's guidance, a critical failure for a king of Israel. In the biblical context, inquiring of the LORD was a common practice for leaders, as seen with David (<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2, 4</a>; 30:8). Saul's failure contrasts with David's reliance on God, emphasizing the importance of divine guidance. This neglect is also a reflection of Saul's spiritual decline, as he had previously disobeyed God's commands (<a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a>). The cultural context of the time placed great importance on seeking divine will through prophets or the Urim and Thummim, which Saul did not do.<p><b>So the LORD put him to death</b><br>This phrase indicates divine judgment upon Saul. His death is portrayed as a direct consequence of his disobedience and failure to seek God. Theologically, it underscores the principle that God holds leaders accountable for their actions. Saul's demise fulfills Samuel's prophecy (<a href="/1_samuel/28-17.htm">1 Samuel 28:17-19</a>) and serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God. Historically, Saul's death in battle against the Philistines (1 Samuel 31) marks the end of his troubled reign and the beginning of a new era for Israel.<p><b>and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.</b><br>This phrase signifies the divine transfer of kingship from Saul to David, aligning with God's earlier anointing of David (<a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a>). David, described as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>), represents a new covenantal leadership. Theologically, this transfer highlights God's sovereignty in establishing rulers and fulfilling His promises. David's kingship is a type of Christ, foreshadowing Jesus as the ultimate King from David's lineage (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>). This transition also marks a significant shift in Israel's history, as David's reign brings unity and expansion to the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign was marked by disobedience to God, leading to his downfall.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who demands obedience and faithfulness from His people and their leaders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The son of Jesse, chosen by God to succeed Saul as king. David is known for his heart after God and his significant role in Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_israel.htm">The Kingdom of Israel</a></b><br>The united monarchy under Saul, which was later divided. The kingdom was turned over to David after Saul's death.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, who played a role in the events leading to Saul's death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god.htm">The Importance of Seeking God</a></b><br>Saul's failure to inquire of the LORD serves as a warning about the consequences of neglecting a relationship with God. Believers are encouraged to seek God's guidance in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_commands.htm">Obedience to God's Commands</a></b><br>Saul's downfall underscores the importance of obedience. God desires obedience over sacrifice, and disobedience can lead to severe consequences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>The transition of the kingdom from Saul to David illustrates God's sovereign control over leadership and His ability to raise up leaders according to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's death and the loss of his kingdom highlight the serious consequences of turning away from God. This serves as a reminder to remain faithful and obedient.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_1_sam_31_and_1_chr_10_align.htm">How does 1 Samuel 31’s account of Saul’s death align with 1 Chronicles 10:13–14, which portrays his demise as divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_reconcile_saul's_death.htm">How do skeptics reconcile 'the LORD put him to death' (1 Chronicles 10:14) with the naturalistic account of Saul's death in 1 Samuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_10_13_blame_saul's_death.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 10:13 emphasize Saul's death as punishment for consulting a medium, when 1 Samuel 31 attributes his defeat primarily to the Philistine assault?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">And enquired not of the Lord.</span>--Saul had, in fact, enquired of Jehovah before resorting to the witch of En-dor, "but the Lord answered him not, neither by the dreams, nor by the Urim, nor by the prophets" (<a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm" title="And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.">1Samuel 28:6</a>). We shall not be reading a meaning of our own into the text if we say that Saul's natural impatience (<a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm" title="And Samuel said to Saul, You have done foolishly: you have not kept the commandment of the LORD your God, which he commanded you: for now would the LORD have established your kingdom on Israel for ever.">1Samuel 13:13</a>) on this occasion betrayed him again; he at once despaired of help from his God, instead of seeking it with self-humiliation and penitence. His character is consistently drawn throughout the history. The sin that ruined the first king was essentially that which led to the final ruin of the nation, viz., unfaithfulness to the covenant-God. The same word characterises both. (Comp. <a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm" title="So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it;">1Chronicles 10:13</a> with <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm" title="And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring after the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them.">1Chronicles 5:25</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm" title="So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.">1Chronicles 9:1</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Therefore he slew him.</span>--God acts through the instrumentality of His creatures. In this case He employed the Philistines, and the suicidal hand of Saul himself; just as He employed the Assyrian conquerors of a later age to be the scourge of guilty peoples (<a href="/context/isaiah/10-5.htm" title="O Assyrian, the rod of my anger, and the staff in their hand is my indignation.">Isaiah 10:5-15</a>), and raised up Cyrus to be His servant, who should fulfil all His pleasure (<a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm" title="That said of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, You shall be built; and to the temple, Your foundation shall be laid.">Isaiah 44:28</a>; <a href="/context/isaiah/45-1.htm" title="Thus said the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;">Isaiah 45:1-13</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And inquired not of the Lord</span>. Saul seems to have, in point of fact, inquired in <span class="accented">some</span> sense (<a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">1 Samuel 14:37</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/28-5.htm">1 Samuel 28:5, 6, 15</a>). But the probable meaning is that he did not inquire in the first instance (see vers. 3, 4); and when he did inquire, he did not await the reply solely and exclusively of Jehovah. <span class="cmt_word">Therefore he slew him</span> (so see <a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">1 Chronicles 2:3</a>). <span class="cmt_word">David the son of Jesse</span>. The compiler, having heretofore given so scrupulously whatever of genealogical fact he could, is now careful to use it. And he identifies the future chief hero of his history as him who had already been instanced (<a href="/1_chronicles/2-15.htm">1 Chronicles 2:15</a>), "son of Jesse." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and he failed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to inquire</span><br /><span class="heb">דָרַ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·raš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So the LORD put him to death</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְמִיתֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·mî·ṯê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and turned the kingdom</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּלוּכָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·lū·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4410.htm">Strong's 4410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something ruled, a realm</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּסֵּב֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yas·sêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn about, go around, surround</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to David</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jesse.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשָֽׁי׃</span> <span class="translit">(yi·šāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jesse -- father of David</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">1 Chronicles 10:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 10:14 And didn't inquire of Yahweh: therefore he (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>