And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.
And he did not seek guidance from the LORD: therefore God killed him, and gave the kingdom to David the son of Jesse.
This verse explains that King Saul died because he failed to seek God's guidance, and as a result, God transferred the kingdom to David.
📚 Historical Context
In the history of ancient Israel, King Saul was the first king anointed by God through the prophet Samuel, but his reign was marked by disobedience and a lack of reliance on God's direction. During a critical battle against the Philistines, Saul failed to seek the Lord's guidance, which led to his defeat and death on the battlefield. This verse concludes the account by explaining how God then transferred the kingdom to David, a man after God's own heart, as part of His sovereign plan for Israel.
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