◄ 2 Samuel 21:9 ►
And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the LORD. So all seven of them fell together; they were put to death in the first days of the harvest, at the beginning of the barley harvest. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 21:9? 2. How does 2 Samuel 21:9 demonstrate the consequences of breaking covenants with God? 3. What role does justice play in the events of 2 Samuel 21:9? 4. How does this verse connect to God's covenant with Israel in Deuteronomy? 5. How can we apply the principle of accountability from 2 Samuel 21:9 today? 6. What lessons about leadership and responsibility can be learned from 2 Samuel 21:9? 7. Why did God allow the execution of Saul's descendants in 2 Samuel 21:9? 8. How does 2 Samuel 21:9 align with God's justice and mercy? 9. What is the historical context of the Gibeonites' demand in 2 Samuel 21:9? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21? 11. In 2 Samuel 21:9, how is the extended exposure of the corpses justified when Deuteronomy 21:22–23 calls for prompt burial? 12. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5) 13. 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) 14. Why is there a discrepancy between the numbers given in 2 Samuel 24:9 and 1 Chronicles 21 for the same census? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of the Gibeonites in Joshua 9 provide context for the events in 2 Samuel 21:9? 2. What can we learn from David's response to the famine about addressing past wrongs in our own lives? 3. In what ways does Rizpah's actions inspire us to advocate for justice and dignity today? 4. How does the principle of divine retribution, as seen in this passage, challenge or affirm your understanding of God's justice? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed the consequences of a broken promise. How did it affect your relationship with God and others? 2 Samuel 21 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 Samuel 21:9 NIV 2 Samuel 21:9 NLT 2 Samuel 21:9 ESV 2 Samuel 21:9 NASB 2 Samuel 21:9 KJV 2 Samuel 21:9 Commentaries Bible Hub