1 Samuel 31 - Introduction
* Saul's defeat and death. (1-7) Saul's body rescued by the men of Jabesh-gilead. (8-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Saul's defeat and death. (1-7) Saul's body rescued by the men of Jabesh-gilead. (8-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 We cannot judge of the spiritual or eternal state of any by the manner of their death; for in that, there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked. Saul, when sorely wounded, and unable to resist or to flee, expressed no concern about his never-dying soul; but only desired that the Philis... [ Continue Reading ]
8-13 The Scripture makes no mention what became of the souls of Saul and his sons, after they were dead; but of their bodies only: secret things belong not to us. It is of little consequence by what means we die, or what is done with our dead bodies. If our souls are saved, our bodies will be raised... [ Continue Reading ]