1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:11?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:11 demonstrate David's respect for Saul's family?

3. What can we learn about honoring commitments from David's actions in this passage?

4. How does this verse connect with the commandment to honor your father and mother?

5. In what ways can we show respect for past leaders in our community?

6. How does David's response in 2 Samuel 21:11 reflect godly leadership principles?

7. Why did David allow the Gibeonites to execute Saul's descendants in 2 Samuel 21:11?

8. How does 2 Samuel 21:11 align with God's justice and mercy?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Samuel 21:11?

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

11. How can the events of 2 Samuel 11 be reconciled with the traditional portrayal of David as a man after God's own heart?

12. In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?

13. Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)

14. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)1. How does the account of Rizpah challenge our understanding of justice and mercy in the context of past wrongs?

2. In what ways can we see the consequences of Saul's actions affecting the nation of Israel, and how does this relate to the principle of sowing and reaping found in Galatians 6:7?

3. How does Rizpah's devotion to her sons inspire us to act with love and commitment in our own family relationships?

4. What lessons can we learn from David's response to the famine about addressing unresolved issues in our own lives or communities?

5. How can Rizpah's perseverance in adversity encourage us to remain faithful in our own trials, and what other biblical figures demonstrate similar perseverance?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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