1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:19?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:19 highlight God's power over giants through David's men?

3. What does Elhanan's victory teach about faithfulness and courage in spiritual battles?

4. How does this verse connect to David's earlier victory over Goliath?

5. Why is it important to remember God's past victories in our current struggles?

6. How can we apply Elhanan's bravery to face modern-day "giants" in life?

7. How does 2 Samuel 21:19 reconcile with 1 Chronicles 20:5 regarding Goliath's death?

8. Why does 2 Samuel 21:19 mention Elhanan killing Goliath instead of David?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Samuel 21:19?

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

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

12. How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath’s death to Elhanan) with David’s victory in 1 Samuel 17?

13. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath’s brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?

14. 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?1. How does the account of Elhanan in 2 Samuel 21:19 challenge or enhance your understanding of the account of David and Goliath?

2. What can we learn from the fact that multiple individuals are credited with defeating giants in the Bible?

3. How does the concept of ongoing battles with the Philistines relate to the spiritual battles we face today?

4. In what ways can we ensure that we are accurately interpreting scripture, especially when faced with apparent contradictions?

5. How can the account of Elhanan inspire us to serve God faithfully, even if our contributions seem small or go unnoticed?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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