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2 Samuel 21:8 · KJV

"But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
7But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
8But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite:
9And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them in the hill before the LORD: and they fell all seven together, and were put to death in the days of harvest, in the first days, in the beginning of barley harvest.
10And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of the field by night.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do family ties influence your decisions?

2

What does loyalty mean to you in your relationships?

3

When have you had to make a difficult choice regarding family?

Life Application

family

Consider how your family relationships shape your identity and decisions. Make an effort to strengthen these bonds.

loyalty

Reflect on your commitments to those you care about and how you can support them in challenging times.

People in This Verse

RizpahOT

Rizpah was a concubine of Saul, known for her loyalty and mourning for her sons. Her actions demonstrated deep familial devotion amidst political turmoil.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 3:7

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

David's danger from Ishbi-benob parallels the threats Jesus faced, showcasing His courage in the face of danger.

See also: John 10:11

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