Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled from the Philistines but fell fatally wounded on Mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines also overtook Saul and his sons, and the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul…6 So Saul died with his three sons, and all those of his house died together.
1 Chronicles 10:1-2, 6
The main theme of Chapter 10 is to introduce the story of David. However, this chapter also brings to the forefront the importance of what God makes known to man, a point of great significance today. Saul had resources available to access the truth from God, specifically through the prophet Samuel. Yet, Saul chose to use other means, as he did with the witch from Endor, resulting in His death, along with His family.
We have resources today as well. We have the inspired word of scripture as sufficient for all things of God. We have the Word made flesh in the Christ, Jesus, and His ministry of the gospel. And we have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit within all who believe. Yet, we like Saul are often tempted to draw upon other secular means of knowing God’s truths, a perilous road to travel to be sure.
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