14 And enquired not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. [1]

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 10:14

New International Version

14 and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.

English Standard Version

14 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.

The Message

14 Because he didn't go to God for help, God took his life and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.

New King James Version

14 But he did not inquire of the Lord; therefore He killed him, and turned the kingdom over to David the son of Jesse.

New Living Translation

14 instead of asking the Lord for guidance. So the Lord killed him and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 10:14

Chapter Contents

The death of Saul.

The design chiefly in view in these books of the Chronicles, appears to be to preserve the records of the house of David. Therefore the writer repeats not the history of Saul's reign, but only of his death, by which a way was made for David to the throne. And from the ruin of Saul, we may learn, 1. That the sin of sinners will certainly find them out, sooner or later; Saul died for his transgression. 2. That no man's greatness can exempt him from the judgments of God. 3. Disobedience is a killing thing. Saul died for not keeping the word of the Lord. May be delivered from unbelief, impatience, and despair. By waiting on the Lord we shall obtain a kingdom that cannot be moved.