Bible Commentary

And when all the men of Israel that [were] in the valley saw that they fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and the Philistines came and dwelt in them. 7. that were in the valley ] The “valley of Jezreel” (Hos 1:5), called in later … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:7”

So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. 6. all his house ] In Samuel “his armourbearer and all his men.” The reference is rather to Saul’s servants than to his family. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges All his house died together – Not the whole of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:6”

And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died. 5. fell likewise on the sword ] R.V. likewise fell upon his sword. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Sa 31:5] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (5) He fell likewise … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:5”

Then said Saul to his armorbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. 4. to his armourbearer ] Cp. Jdg 9:54 (the death of Abimelech). One function of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:4”

And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. 3. the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers ] R.V. the archers overtook him; and he was distressed by reason of the archers. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1Ch … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:3”

And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul. 2. Malchi-shua ] This is the correct spelling, not Melchi-shua. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges [See comments on 1Sa 31:2] Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:2”

Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. There are several variations between the text given here and the text of 1 Sam., which are noticed as they occur in the following notes. 1. in mount Gilboa ] In the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 10:1”

And Azel had six sons, whose names [are] these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these [were] the sons of Azel. [See comments on 1Ch 9:35]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (44) With the omission of the sons of Eshek and Ulam here, comp. the similar abridgment of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:44”

And Moza begot Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. [See comments on 1Ch 9:35]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible (43) Rephaiah appears in the contracted form Rapha in 1 Chronicles 8. Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments) Rephaiah: Rapha is merely a contracted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:43”

And Ahaz begot Jarah; and Jarah begot Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Zimri begot Moza; [See comments on 1Ch 9:35]. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible begat Jarah: Jarah seems also to be a mistake for Jehoadah, as the LXX read uniformly , Iada. 1Ch 8:36, Jehoadah Reciprocal: 1Ch 2:6 – Zimri … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Chronicles 9:42”