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He failed to obey the LORD’s command, and he even consulted a medium<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, <i>even</i> against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking <i>counsel</i> of <i>one that had</i> a familiar spirit, to inquire <i>of it</i>;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD which he did not keep; and also because he asked <i>counsel</i> of a medium, making inquiry <i>of her,</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry of it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry <i>of it</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus Saul died for his unfaithfulness, which he committed against Yahweh, because of the word of Yahweh which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of a medium, making inquiry <i>of it</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, for his failure to keep the word of the LORD; and also because he consulted a medium [regarding a spirit of the dead], to inquire <i>of her</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD because he did not keep the LORD’s word. He even consulted a medium for guidance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the LORD because he did not keep the LORD&#8217s word. He even consulted a medium for guidance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Jehovah, because of the word of Jehovah, which he kept not; and also for that he asked counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire thereby,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Saul died because he was unfaithful and disobeyed the LORD. He even asked advice from a woman who talked to spirits of the dead, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD, which he kept not; and also for that he asked counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire thereby,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Saul died because of his unfaithfulness to the LORD: He did not obey the word of the LORD. He asked a medium to request information [from a dead person].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD. He disobeyed the LORD's commands; he tried to find guidance by consulting the spirits of the dead <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul died for his transgressions; that is, he acted unfaithfully to the LORD by transgressing the message from the LORD (which he did not keep), by consulting a medium for advice, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD's instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD, which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire thereby,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahweh, because of Yahweh’s word, which he didn’t keep, and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire, <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 Saul dies because of his trespass that he trespassed against YHWH, against the word of YHWH that he did not keep, and also for asking to inquire of a familiar spirit;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Saul dieth because of his trespass that he trespassed against Jehovah, against the word of Jehovah that he kept not, and also for asking at a familiar spirit -- to inquire, -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will die in his transgression which he transgressed against Jehovah, against the word of Jehovah, which he watched not, and also for asking to a sorcerer to seek out;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died for his iniquities, because he transgressed the commandment of the Lord, which he had commanded, and kept it not: and moreover consulted also a witch, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus did Saul die for his iniquities, because he betrayed the commandment of the Lord which he had instructed, and did not keep it. And moreover, he even consulted a woman diviner;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus Saul died because of his treason against the LORD in disobeying his word, and also because he had sought counsel from a ghost,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Saul died for his unfaithfulness; he was unfaithful to the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD; moreover, he had consulted a medium, seeking guidance,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Saul died because of the transgression which he committed against the LORD, and because of the command of the LORD, which he kept not,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shaul died because he lied to LORD JEHOVAH, and he did not keep the thing that he commanded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, because of the word of the LORD, which he kept not; and also for that he asked counsel of a ghost, to inquire thereby,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Saul died for his transgressions, wherein he transgressed against God, against the word of the Lord, forasmuch as he kept <i>it</i> not, because Saul enquired of a wizard to seek <i>counsel</i>, and Samuel the prophet answered him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/10-13.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=3241" 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">12</span>all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">So Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died</a> <a href="/hebrew/4603.htm" title="4603: mā·‘al (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. Treacherously."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4604.htm" title="4604: bə·ma·‘ă·lōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- An unfaithful or treacherous act. From ma'al; treachery, i.e. Sin.">for his unfaithfulness</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></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.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šā·mār (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (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/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and even</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: liš·’ō·wl (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">consulted</a> <a href="/hebrew/178.htm" title="178: bā·’ō·wḇ (Prep, Art:: N-ms) -- From the same as 'ab; properly, a mumble, i.e. A water skin; hence a necromancer.">a medium</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: liḏ·rō·wōš (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">for guidance,</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>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.…<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/28-18.htm">1 Samuel 28:18</a></span><br />Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today.<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/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/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6-7</a></span><br />He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. / Then Saul said to his servants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I can go and consult her.” “There is a medium at Endor,” his servants replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-6</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-14.htm">1 Samuel 16:14</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/28-16.htm">1 Samuel 28:16-19</a></span><br />“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. / Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-13.htm">2 Samuel 1:13-16</a></span><br />And David inquired of the young man who had brought him the report, “Where are you from?” “I am the son of a foreigner,” he answered. “I am an Amalekite.” / So David asked him, “Why were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?” / Then David summoned one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him!” So the young man struck him down, and he died. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/12-14.htm">1 Samuel 12:14-15</a></span><br />If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who rules over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well. / But if you disobey the LORD and rebel against His command, then the hand of the LORD will be against you as it was against your fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">1 Samuel 28:15</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm">1 Samuel 15:11</a></span><br />“I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned away from following Me and has not carried out My instructions.” And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the LORD all that night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8-10</a></span><br />So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.” / But the woman replied, “Surely you know what Saul has done, how he has killed the mediums and spiritists in the land. Why have you set a trap to get me killed?” / Then Saul swore to her by the LORD: “As surely as the LORD lives, no punishment shall come upon you for this.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/28-20.htm">1 Samuel 28:20</a></span><br />Immediately Saul fell flat on the ground, terrified by the words of Samuel. And his strength was gone, because he had not eaten anything all that day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-9.htm">1 Samuel 15:9</a></span><br />Saul and his troops spared Agag, along with the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs, and the best of everything else. They were unwilling to devote them to destruction, but they devoted to destruction all that was despised and worthless.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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;</p><p class="hdg">committed [heb] transgressed </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13</a></b></br> And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">1 Samuel 15:2,23</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember <i>that</i> which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid <i>wait</i> for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt… </p><p class="hdg">for asking</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7-20</a></b></br> Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, <i>there is</i> a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor… </p><p class="hdg">a familiar</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/22-18.htm">Exodus 22:18</a></b></br> Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/19-31.htm">Leviticus 19:31</a></b></br> Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I <i>am</i> the LORD your God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/20-6.htm">Leviticus 20:6</a></b></br> And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-28.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-20.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-7.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-6.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-23.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-24.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-6.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-18.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-18.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-31.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">Medium</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-12.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-2.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Trespassed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-25.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Unfaithfulness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-9.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">Consulted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-10.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-10.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-10.htm">Enquire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-22.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-6.htm">Familiar</a> <a href="/job/3-11.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-22.htm">Inquiry</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-8.htm">Making</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-27.htm">Medium</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-2.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/job/8-15.htm">Thereby</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-19.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Trespassed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-2.htm">Unfaithful</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">Unfaithfulness</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-3.htm">Word</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'; 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In the biblical narrative, Saul's reign began with promise but was marred by disobedience, such as his failure to completely destroy the Amalekites as commanded (1 Samuel 15). This disobedience is a recurring theme in his life, leading to his downfall. The concept of faithfulness is central in the Bible, with God desiring loyalty and obedience from His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>). Saul's unfaithfulness serves as a warning and a lesson about the consequences of turning away from God's commands.<p><b>because he did not keep the word of the LORD</b><br>Saul's failure to keep God's word is a critical point. The "word of the LORD" refers to God's commands and instructions, which Saul repeatedly ignored. This phrase underscores the importance of adhering to divine instructions, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings and curses are outlined based on obedience or disobedience. Saul's disobedience is contrasted with the faithfulness of other biblical figures like David, who, despite his own failures, is described as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). Saul's inability to keep God's word ultimately led to his rejection as king (<a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a>).<p><b>and even consulted a medium for guidance</b><br>Consulting a medium was explicitly forbidden in the Law of Moses (<a href="/leviticus/19-31.htm">Leviticus 19:31</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a>). Saul's decision to seek guidance from a medium at Endor (1 Samuel 28) reflects his desperation and spiritual decline. This act of seeking forbidden spiritual guidance is a direct violation of God's commands and illustrates Saul's departure from reliance on God. The cultural context of the time shows that mediums and spiritists were common in ancient Near Eastern societies, but Israel was called to be distinct and separate from such practices. Saul's consultation with a medium is a stark example of his unfaithfulness and contributes to his tragic end.<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 initial success but ultimately ended in failure due to his disobedience to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established Israel and gave them laws and guidance through His prophets.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/medium.htm">Medium</a></b><br>A person who claims to communicate with the dead or with spirits. Saul's consultation with a medium was a direct violation of God's commandments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/samuel.htm">Samuel</a></b><br>The prophet who anointed Saul as king and later rebuked him for his disobedience. Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Samuel's role is crucial in understanding Saul's downfall.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_gilboa.htm">Mount Gilboa</a></b><br>The location where Saul and his sons died in battle against the Philistines, marking the end of his reign.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Saul's life serves as a sobering reminder that disobedience to God's commands can lead to severe consequences, including the loss of divine favor and leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_seeking_guidance_outside_of_god.htm">The Danger of Seeking Guidance Outside of God</a></b><br>Consulting mediums or other sources for guidance, as Saul did, is a direct violation of God's commands and demonstrates a lack of trust in His sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_god's_word.htm">Faithfulness to God's Word</a></b><br>The importance of adhering to God's word is paramount. Saul's failure to keep God's word led to his downfall, emphasizing the need for obedience and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_seeking_god.htm">Repentance and Seeking God</a></b><br>Unlike Saul, who turned to a medium, believers are encouraged to seek God in times of trouble and to repent for any disobedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_accountability.htm">Leadership and Accountability</a></b><br>As a leader, Saul's actions had repercussions not only for himself but for the entire nation of Israel. This highlights the responsibility and accountability of those in leadership positions.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_ouija.htm">What does the Bible say about Ouija boards?</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/does_1_chron._10's_view_of_saul_skew_history.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 10’s portrayal of Saul’s downfall reflect a theological agenda that undermines its historical reliability when compared to earlier accounts?</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>(13, 14) A concluding reflection from the mind of the chronicler himself. He sums up his extract concerning the ruin of Saul by assigning the moral ground of it, viz., Saul's "unfaithfulness whereby he showed himself unfaithful to Jehovah." The same charge was made against the Transjordan tribes in <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>, and against the people of Judah in <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>(13) <span class= "bld">Even against the word of the Lord.</span>--Saul's unfaithfulness was twofold: (1) he did not observe the prophetic word of Jehovah (comp. <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>; <a href="/1_samuel/15-11.htm" title="It repents me that I have set up Saul to be king: for he is turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried to the LORD all night.">1Samuel 15:11</a>); and (2) he consulted a necromancer, to the neglect of consulting Jehovah (1 Samuel 28).<p><span class= "bld">And also for asking counsel.</span>--<span class= "ital">And also by consulting the necromancer in order to get a response. </span>"Turn ye not to the necromancers" (<a href="/leviticus/19-31.htm" title="Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.">Leviticus 19:31</a>). (See also <a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm" title="And when they shall say to you, Seek to them that have familiar spirits, and to wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek to their God? for the living to the dead?">Isaiah 8:19</a>.) Saul broke the general law of his people, as well as special commands addressed to himself. No allusion is made to his cruel slaughter of the priests (<a href="/1_samuel/22-18.htm" title="And the king said to Doeg, Turn you, and fall on the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell on the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.">1Samuel 22:18</a>), nor to his implacable hatred of David. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">So Saul died for his transgression</span>. (For this transgression and the stress laid upon it and its predicted consequences, see <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1-9, 11, 14</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/28-18.htm">1 Samuel 28:18</a>.) <span class="cmt_word">For asking... of... a familiar spirit</span> (<a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7-24</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/10-13.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">So Saul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֗וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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">for his unfaithfulness</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמַֽעֲלוֹ֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ma·‘ă·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4603.htm">Strong's 4603: </a> </span><span class="str2">To cover up, to act covertly, treacherously</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽיהוָ֔ה</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">because</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he did not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">keep</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמָ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">and even</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">consulted</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁא֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(liš·’ō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a medium</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּא֖וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’ō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_178.htm">Strong's 178: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bottle (made from animal skin), a necromancer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for guidance,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִדְרֽוֹשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(liḏ·rō·wōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">1 Chronicles 10:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/10-13.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 10:13 So Saul died for his trespass which (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/10-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 10:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 10:14" /></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>