1. Saul kills himself (1-10)

Just as the medium of Endor predicted, Saul and his sons died in defeat and disgrace in the battle with the Philistines. Saul was critically wounded, but alive. He begged his armor-bearer to kill him, but the armor-bearer feared God and could not. So Saul fell on his own sword and died. The Philistines put his armor in the temple of their god and fastened his body to the wall of Beth Shan. They celebrated their victory over the God of Israel.

2. Some valiant men (11-13)

Saul had begun his reign with an heroic act. He had rescued the city of Jabesh Gilead from the sadistic Ammonite king Nahash (1Sa 11). The men of Jabesh Gilead did not forget this. They risked their lives to recover the bodies of Saul and his sons from shameful exposure by the Philistines, and gave them a decent burial. They mourned the death of Saul.

Application: Lord, help me to remember your grace and your servant's gracious deeds.
One Word: Don't forget a gracious deed