Did not hold fast

From I Chronicles 9 - 11:

1. This passage begins by giving us some insight into who is writing this book and when it is being written. It states that the people of Judah (someone among them must be writing this) had been taken captive to Babylon. So it is being written some time after that fact occurred.

2. I wonder why the author of Chronicles decided to start with the fall of Saul. I suppose it would illustrate how David became king and talk all about his reign - as he was arguably the greatest king that Israel ever had (to this point, anyways).

3. Did not hold fast - The end of Chapter 10 says clearly that Saul died because he was unfaithful to God. He did not remain true in his faith. However, I would point out that originally God chose him - so at one point he was doing what was pleasing to God.

4. It is really interesting to read about the mighty men that served David and helped to protect him / fight wars for Israel. Some of these guys did some amazing things.