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

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:21 demonstrate God's power through David's lineage?

3. What can we learn about courage from Jonathan's actions in this verse?

4. How does this verse connect to God's promises in 2 Samuel 7:12-16?

5. How can we apply Jonathan's bravery in facing challenges today?

6. What role does faith play in overcoming "defied Israel" situations in our lives?

7. Why did Jonathan kill the giant in 2 Samuel 21:21 instead of David?

8. What does 2 Samuel 21:21 reveal about God's protection over Israel?

9. How does 2 Samuel 21:21 fit into the broader narrative of David's battles?

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

11. In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)

12. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)

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. In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?1. How does Jonathan's victory over the Philistine giant reflect the legacy of David's earlier triumph over Goliath, and what does this teach us about the importance of spiritual heritage?

2. In what ways can we draw courage from Jonathan's example when facing our own "giants" or challenges in life?

3. How does the theme of God's sovereignty in battle, as seen in this passage, influence our understanding of spiritual warfare today?

4. What role does family play in your spiritual journey, and how can you encourage and support your family members in their faith?

5. How can the account of Jonathan and the Philistine giant inspire us to trust in God's power rather than our own abilities when facing difficult situations?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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