Translations
Modern
When all the people of Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,
Traditional
And when all Jabesh–gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
Literal
And all Jabesh-gilead heard of all that the Philistines had done to Saul,
Latin
Hoc cum audissent viri Jabes Galaad, omnia scilicet quæ Philisthiim fecerant super Saul,
Original
Hebrew
English
When all the people of Jabesh-gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,
Notes
Saul died together with his three sons and all his house: The Chronicler does not mention Saul’s armor bearer or the rest of his troops (see 1 Samuel 31:6). This emphasizes God's role in removing Saul and replacing him with David (1 Chronicles 10:14).
The story of Israel as a kingdom starts with Saul's death. Saul did not achieve God's plans for him as king or for Israel as a nation. His death made way for David, whom the Chronicler saw as Israel's first true king.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Jabesh: A town in Gilead, loyal to Saul Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Jabesh, Jabesh-Gilead (Place)