11 And when all Jabeshgilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
11 When all the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul,
11 But when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
11 The people of Jabesh Gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul.
11 And when all Jabesh Gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
11 But when everyone in Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 10:11
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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.