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An Act of Honor
Commentators suggest David's action was prompted by Rizpah's devotion (v. 10-11). By retrieving the bones of Saul and Jonathan for a proper burial, David publicly demonstrated that he held no personal enmity against Saul's house and was seeking national reconciliation and healing.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 21:12
18th Century
Theologian
From the street of Beth-shan - This was the wide, open space just inside the gate of an ancient city, enclosed by the city wall (see the ref…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:12
19th Century
Bishop
Took the bones of Saul. —Moved by the story of Rizpah’s tender care, and wishing to show that he cherished no enmity against the h…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:12
17th Century
Pastor
And David went and took the bones of Saul, and the bones of
Jonathan his son, from the men of Jabeshgile…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 21:10–14
17th Century
Minister
That a guilty land should enjoy many years of plenty calls for gratitude; and we need not wonder that misused abundance is punished with scarcity. …