1 Chronicles 10:13So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahweh, because of the word of Yahweh, which he didn't keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire thereby,
The setting
The Chronicler, writing 400 years later during the return from exile, reflects on why Israel's first king fell. Two specific sins: disobeying God's direct command and consulting the occult...
The emotion here: soberly warning future generations about spiritual compromise
The original word
ma'al (מַעַל) — treachery, unfaithfulness, breaking sacred trust with covenant consequences
Why it matters
Saul consulted the witch of Endor the night before his final battle, violating his own laws
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 10:13
This isn't random judgment — it's explaining that spiritual compromise leads to inevitable collapse
Common misconceptionPeople think Saul died because he was unlucky in battle. The Chronicler is saying he died because he broke covenant with God through specific acts of disobedience and occult consultation.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 10:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 10:13 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine judgment, disobedience, consequences. Notable phrases: Saul died for his trespass; word of Yahweh; asked counsel.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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