Bible Commentary

Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. 3. made a covenant ] i.e. gave them a charter in which he promised to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 11:3”

And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou [wast] he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. 2. And moreover ] Omit these words with R.V. thou wast he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 11:2”

Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we [are] thy bone and thy flesh. Ch. 1Ch 11:1-3 (= 2Sa 5:1-3). David made King over all Israel 1. Then ] Render, And. Chron. has nothing here corresponding to 2 Samuel 1-4, chapters which cover a period of seven years (2Sa 5:5). David’s … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 11:1”

And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. 14. and inquired not of the Lord ] Cp. 1Ch 13:3. The Chronicler does not count inquiries made too late; cp. 1Sa 28:6 (Saul inquires of the Lord, but receives no answer). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:14”

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]; 13. his transgression ] R.V. his trespass; cp. 2Ch 26:16. The reference is to Saul’s sacrifice … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:13”

They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. 12. took away ] i.e. from the walls of Beth-shan (so Pesh.). to Jabesh ] Samuel adds “and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:12”

And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, 11. Jabesh-Gilead ] See 1Sa 11:1-11 ; 2Sa 2:4-7. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 11. When all Jabesh-gilead heard] For a general account of the principles of heroism and gratitude from which this action of the men of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:11”

And they put his armor in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon. 10. in the house of their gods ] In Samuel (more definitely) “in the house ( or houses) of Ashtaroth,” Ashtaroth being the plural of Ashtoreth, a goddess, who seems here to bear a martial … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:10”

And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armor, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people. 9. And when they had stripped him, they took ] R.V. And they stripped him, and took. to carry tidings unto their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:9”

And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. 1Ch 10:8-10 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul. A good beginning with a bad … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:8”