1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:1?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:1 illustrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in crises?

3. What role does King David play in addressing the famine in Israel?

4. How can we apply David's example of inquiry to our personal challenges?

5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Samuel 21:1 and other instances of divine inquiry?

6. How does this verse encourage us to address unresolved issues in our lives?

7. Why did God send a famine during David's reign according to 2 Samuel 21:1?

8. How does 2 Samuel 21:1 reflect God's justice and mercy?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Samuel 21:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21?

11. In 2 Samuel 21, where is the historical or archaeological evidence to validate or challenge the reported famine and the Gibeonite retribution?

12. Why was there a famine during David's reign?

13. In 2 Samuel 21:5–6, why does David permit the execution of Saul’s descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent’s wrongdoing?

14. In 2 Samuel 21:1, how can a just God hold an entire nation accountable with famine for Saul’s sin? 1. How does David's approach to the famine in 2 Samuel 21:1 serve as a model for seeking God's guidance in our own lives?

2. What can we learn from the consequences of Saul's actions regarding the importance of honoring our commitments and covenants?

3. In what ways does this passage illustrate the concept of divine justice, and how can we apply this understanding to our view of God's character?

4. How does the account of the Gibeonites in Joshua 9 provide context for the events in 2 Samuel 21:1, and what does it teach us about the importance of faithfulness?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced a difficult situation. How did seeking God's guidance help you, and what steps can you take to ensure you seek His face in future challenges?1. How does the narrative of 2 Samuel 21 demonstrate the consequences of breaking covenants?

2. What does the treatment of the Gibeonites teach us about justice and atonement?

3. How did Rizpah's actions influence David's decision to bury the bones of Saul and his sons? What can we learn from Rizpah's act of love and defiance?

4. Explore the theme of loyalty in the chapter. How is it depicted and why is it significant?

5. Why was it important that the seven descendants of Saul were buried in the land of Benjamin?

6. How did David show respect towards his promise to Jonathan even when seeking atonement for Saul's sins?

7. How does the theme of retribution play out in the chapter? Do you agree with the form of retribution carried out?

8. Discuss the importance of David’s mighty warriors and their role in the narrative. How did their actions influence David's reign?

9. In modern times, how might we handle a situation like the famine and its proposed cause? How does this compare to David's response?

10. What does this chapter teach about leadership, both in the actions of Saul and David?

11. If you were in David's place, how would you have addressed the famine and its cause?

12. How do we see the intersection of faith, leadership, and warfare in this chapter?

13. In what ways does the story of David and his warriors encourage you to act in your current situation?

14. How can we apply the principle of honoring our promises in our lives today, as demonstrated by David's respect for his oath with Jonathan?

15. What role does courage play in this chapter, and how can it inspire us in our daily lives?

16. How does Rizpah's act of protecting her sons' bodies reflect on our responsibilities towards our loved ones?

17. In contemporary society, what equivalent actions might we undertake to seek justice, like the Gibeonites did?

18. How does the story of David's warriors defeating the Philistine giants inspire you to face your "giants" in life?

19. What does this chapter teach about the implications of past actions on present circumstances?

20. How does the narrative encourage us to face challenges and adversity, whether in personal life, work, or spiritual battles?

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