2 Samuel 21:4 · KJV
"And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, that will I do for you."
King James Version
What does 2 Samuel 21:4 mean? →Passage Context
2And the king called the Gibeonites, and said unto them; (now the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites; and the children of Israel had sworn unto them: and Saul sought to slay them in his zeal to the children of Israel and Judah.)
3Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?
4And the Gibeonites said unto him, We will have no silver nor gold of Saul, nor of his house; neither for us shalt thou kill any man in Israel. And he said, What ye shall say, that will I do for you.
5And they answered the king, The man that consumed us, and that devised against us that we should be destroyed from remaining in any of the coasts of Israel,
6Let seven men of his sons be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, whom the LORD did choose. And the king said, I will give them.
Reflection Questions
1
What does justice mean to you in difficult situations?
2
How do you balance mercy and justice in your own life?
3
When have you had to negotiate a difficult situation?
Life Application
justice
Consider how you can advocate for justice in your community. Reflect on the importance of fairness and accountability.
mercy
Think about how you can show mercy in your relationships, especially when conflicts arise. Seek to understand others' perspectives.
Places in This Verse
Gibeonites
The Gibeonites were a group of people who lived in the land of Canaan and were known for their deception in making a peace treaty with Israel. Their history reflects themes of survival and justice.
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