1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:5?

2. How does 2 Samuel 21:5 highlight the importance of keeping oaths and promises?

3. What does the Gibeonites' request reveal about justice and retribution in biblical times?

4. How can we apply the principle of honoring commitments in our daily lives?

5. What other biblical instances emphasize the consequences of breaking covenants or promises?

6. How does this verse challenge us to seek reconciliation and make amends today?

7. Why did David agree to the Gibeonites' request in 2 Samuel 21:5?

8. How does 2 Samuel 21:5 align with God's justice and mercy?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Samuel 21:5?

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

11. 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?

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

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

14. Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census?1. How does the account of the Gibeonites and Saul illustrate the importance of keeping promises and covenants in our own lives?

2. In what ways can we seek reconciliation and make amends for past wrongs, as David did with the Gibeonites?

3. How do the consequences of Saul's actions remind us of the broader impact our sins can have on others?

4. What can we learn from David's leadership in addressing the famine and seeking God's guidance?

5. How does this passage challenge us to trust in God's justice and seek His mercy in our lives?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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