- 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.
he death of Saul.