1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:12?

2. How does David's action in 2 Samuel 21:12 demonstrate honoring the dead?

3. What can we learn about God's justice from David's retrieval of Saul's bones?

4. How does 2 Samuel 21:12 connect to the commandment to honor parents?

5. Why is it important to remember and honor past leaders in our faith?

6. How can we apply David's respect for Saul to our relationships today?

7. Why did David retrieve Saul and Jonathan's bones in 2 Samuel 21:12?

8. What is the significance of the burial location in 2 Samuel 21:12?

9. How does 2 Samuel 21:12 reflect on David's character and leadership?

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

11. Could dogs literally devour Jezebel’s body as described in 2 Kings 9:33–35, or might this be symbolic hyperbole?

12. In 2 Samuel 21:9, how is the extended exposure of the corpses justified when Deuteronomy 21:22–23 calls for prompt burial?

13. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)

14. How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?1. How does David's retrieval of Saul and Jonathan's bones reflect his character and leadership qualities?

2. In what ways can we show respect and honor to those who have passed away in our own lives?

3. How does the friendship between David and Jonathan inspire us to cultivate deeper relationships with others?

4. What can we learn from the men of Jabesh-gilead about courage and taking risks for what is right?

5. How does this passage encourage us to seek reconciliation and forgiveness in our relationships, even with those who may have wronged us?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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