Now during the reign of David there was a famine for three successive years, and David sought the face of the LORD. And the LORD said, "It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family, because he killed the Gibeonites." Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Genesis 12:10 Genesis 26:1 Genesis 41:57 Genesis 42:1 Genesis 43:1 Leviticus 26:19, 20, 26 1 Kings 17:1 1 Kings 18:2 2 Kings 6:25 2 Kings 8:1 Jeremiah 14:1 enquired [heb] sought the face, etc. 2 Samuel 5:19, 23 Numbers 27:21 1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 11 Job 5:8-10 Job 10:2 Psalm 50:15 Psalm 91:15 It is Joshua 7:1, 11, 12 Saul 1 Samuel 22:17-19 Chapter Outline 1. The three year Gibeonite famine ceases, by hanging seven of Saul's sons.10. Rizpah's kindness unto the dead 12. David buries the bones of Saul and Jonathan in his father's tomb 15. Four battles against the Philistines, wherein four men of David slay four giants. Jump to Previous Account Bloodguilt Bloody David Death Face Famine Gibeonites House Inquired Presence Saul Slew Sought ThreeJump to Next Account Bloodguilt Bloody David Death Face Famine Gibeonites House Inquired Presence Saul Slew Sought Three |
Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David sought the presence of the LORD. And the LORD said, "It is for Saul and his bloody house, because he put the Gibeonites to death." King James Bible Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David inquired of the LORD. And the LORD answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. Holman Christian Standard Bible During David's reign there was a famine for three successive years, so David inquired of the LORD. The LORD answered, "It is because of the blood shed by Saul and his family when he killed the Gibeonites." International Standard Version One time there was a famine during David's reign that went on for three straight years. David sought the LORD, who said, "Saul and his household are guilty because he executed the Gibeonites." NET Bible During David's reign there was a famine for three consecutive years. So David inquired of the LORD. The LORD said, "It is because of Saul and his bloodstained family, because he murdered the Gibeonites." Links 2 Samuel 21:1 NIV2 Samuel 21:1 NLT 2 Samuel 21:1 ESV 2 Samuel 21:1 NASB 2 Samuel 21:1 KJV 2 Samuel 21:1 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 21:1 Parallel 2 Samuel 21:1 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 21:1 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 21:1 French Bible 2 Samuel 21:1 German Bible 2 Samuel 21:1 Commentaries Bible Hub |