1 Chronicles 10:13 net — So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD’s instructions; he even tried to conjure u…

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"So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD’s instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits."

— 1 Chronicles 10:13, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 10 — Context

10

They placed his armor in the temple of their gods and hung his head in the temple of Dagon.

11

When all the residents of Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,

12

all the warriors went and recovered the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. They buried their remains under the oak tree in Jabesh and fasted for seven days.

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So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD’s instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.

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He did not seek the LORD’s guidance, so the LORD killed him and transferred the kingdom to David son of Jesse.

1 Chronicles 10:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 10:13 say?
1 Chronicles 10:13 in the NET Bible reads: “So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD’s instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 10:13 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 10:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 10, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 10:13.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 10:13 in?
1 Chronicles 10:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 10:13?
1 Chronicles 10:13 reads (NET): “So Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD and did not obey the LORD’s instructions; he even tried to conjure up underworld spirits.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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