1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:16?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:16 demonstrate God's protection over His chosen leaders?

3. What can we learn from David's reliance on his men in 2 Samuel 21:16?

4. How does Ishbi-Benob's threat in 2 Samuel 21:16 relate to spiritual warfare?

5. How can we apply the courage shown in 2 Samuel 21:16 to our lives?

6. What other biblical instances show God's deliverance from seemingly impossible situations?

7. Why did Ishbi-benob target David in 2 Samuel 21:16?

8. What is the significance of the weight of Ishbi-benob's spear in 2 Samuel 21:16?

9. How does 2 Samuel 21:16 reflect the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and Philistines?

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

11. Deuteronomy 2:10–11 mentions the Emim as “giants”; where is the archaeological or scientific evidence for such gigantic peoples?

12. 1 Chronicles 20:6: Is the mention of a giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot biologically credible or purely symbolic?

13. What is Goliath's ancestry related to the Nephilim?

14. In 2 Samuel 21:19, how could Elhanan have killed Goliath when David is credited with that feat in 1 Samuel 17?1. How does the account of Ishbi-benob and David illustrate the nature of spiritual battles we face today?

2. In what ways can we support and protect our spiritual leaders, as David's men did for him?

3. Reflect on a time when you faced a "giant" in your life. How did your faith in God help you overcome it?

4. How can the account of David and Ishbi-benob encourage us to rely on God's strength rather than our own?

5. What steps can we take to ensure we are spiritually prepared for the persistent attacks of the enemy, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18?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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