And when Shaul was dead, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
The succession recorded is that upon the death of Shaul, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor took his place as ruler. This notice stands within the genealogical record of names and events that makes up the first chapter of Chronicles. As part of that genealogy it is an inspired record preserved in the Bible for instruction. The preservation of correct genealogies in this way serves the development and certainty of the gospel. Though inspired, such a notice is not as interesting or instructive as the Gospels and need not be read as often or in the same way as passages that reward prolonged study. The careful keeping of such a record shows that God is particular and that a faithful record of every soul is kept in the books of heaven.
The succession recorded is that upon the death of Shaul, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor took his place as ruler. This notice stands within the genealogical record of names and events that makes up the first chapter of Chronicles. As part of that genealogy it is an inspired record preserved in the Bible for instruction. The preservation of correct genealogies in this way serves the development and certainty of the gospel. Though inspired, such a notice is not as interesting or instructive as the Gospels and need not be read as often or in the same way as passages that reward prolonged study. The careful keeping of such a record shows that God is particular and that a faithful record of every soul is kept in the books of heaven.