5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the sword, and died.
5 When the armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his sword and died.
5 And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell upon his sword and died.
5 The armor bearer, panicked because Saul was dead, then killed himself.
5 And when his armorbearer saw that Saul was dead, he also fell on his sword and died.
5 When his armor bearer realized that Saul was dead, he fell on his own sword and died.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 10:5
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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.