1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:14?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:14 emphasize the importance of honoring past commitments?

3. What role does obedience play in resolving conflicts, as seen in 2 Samuel 21:14?

4. How can we apply the principle of "God was moved by prayer" today?

5. In what ways does this verse connect to honoring God's covenant with Israel?

6. How does this passage encourage us to seek God's guidance in difficult situations?

7. Why did David move Saul and Jonathan's bones in 2 Samuel 21:14?

8. How does 2 Samuel 21:14 reflect on the importance of burial practices?

9. What does 2 Samuel 21:14 reveal about David's character and leadership?

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. In 2 Samuel 21:1, how can a just God hold an entire nation accountable with famine for Saul’s sin?

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

14. In 2 Samuel 21:9, how is the extended exposure of the corpses justified when Deuteronomy 21:22–23 calls for prompt burial? 1. How does David's treatment of Saul and Jonathan's remains reflect his character and relationship with God?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of honoring those who have passed in our own lives today?

3. How does the act of reconciliation in this passage relate to Jesus' teachings in the New Testament?

4. What can we learn from the people's obedience to David's command in terms of our own response to authority?

5. How does this passage encourage us to seek God's guidance and intervention in times of national or personal crisis?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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