1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:7?

2. Why did David spare Mephibosheth according to 2 Samuel 21:7?

3. How does David's action reflect God's covenant faithfulness in 2 Samuel 21:7?

4. What does 2 Samuel 21:7 teach about honoring commitments and promises?

5. How can we apply David's loyalty to our relationships today?

6. How does 2 Samuel 21:7 connect to the broader theme of covenant in Scripture?

7. Why did David spare Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 21:7?

8. How does 2 Samuel 21:7 reflect God's covenant faithfulness?

9. What is the significance of Jonathan's oath in 2 Samuel 21:7?

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

11. How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?

12. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?

13. Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)

14. Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?1. How does David's action in sparing Mephibosheth demonstrate the importance of keeping one's promises, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the covenant between David and Jonathan reflect the nature of our covenant relationship with God through Christ?

3. How can we show grace and mercy to others in our daily interactions, following David's example with Mephibosheth?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that we honor our commitments, especially those made before God?

5. How does understanding the historical and cultural context of this passage enhance our appreciation of David's actions and God's justice?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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