And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse.
Ver. 14. And inquired not of the Lord.] He did, and yet he did not. See Trapp on " 1Sa 28:6 "
Therefore he slew him.] He killed him with death, as Revelation 2:23 .
And turned the kingdom unto David.] Though it were long first, and after many trials and tribulations. Sic petitur caelum; heaven is not to be had, but after much pains and patience.
“ Durate, et vosmet rebus servate secundis ”