11 When the people of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,

Other Translations of 1 Samuel 31:11

King James Version

11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;

English Standard Version

11 But when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,

The Message

11 The people of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul.

New King James Version

11 Now when the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,

New Living Translation

11 But when the people of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:11

Commentary on 1 Samuel 31:8-13

(Read 1 Samuel 31:8-13)

The Scripture makes no mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons, after they were dead; but of their bodies only: secret things belong not to us. It is of little consequence by what means we die, or what is done with our dead bodies. If our souls are saved, our bodies will be raised incorruptible and glorious; but not to fear His wrath, who is able to destroy both body and soul in hell, is the extreme of folly and wickedness. How useless is the respect of fellow-creatures to those who are suffering the wrath of God! While pompous funerals, grand monuments, and he praises of men, honour the memory of the deceased, the soul may be suffering in the regions of darkness and despair! Let us seek that honour which cometh from God only.