10 They put his armor in the temple of their gods and hung up his head in the temple of Dagon.

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 10:10

King James Version

10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon.

English Standard Version

10 And they put his armor in the temple of their gods and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon.

The Message

10 Then they put Saul's armor on display in the temple of their gods and placed his skull as a trophy in the temple of their god Dagon.

New King James Version

10 Then they put his armor in the temple of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon.

New Living Translation

10 They placed his armor in the temple of their gods, and they fastened his head to the temple of Dagon.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 10:10

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.