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and David said to the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? And with what shall I make atonement, that you may bless the inheritance of Yahweh?
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Atonement Means 'To Cover'
Commentators explain that David's use of the word "atonement" is significant. The Hebrew term literally means "to cover." David was asking what action he could take to effectively cover Saul's sin, satisfying justice and removing the offense from the sight of both God and the wronged Gibeonites.
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19th Century
Anglican
Make the atonement. —This is the same technical word as is used throughout the Law in connection with the propitiatory sacrifices.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, what shall I do for you By way of satisfact…
Presbyterian
Every affliction arises from sin and should lead us to repent and humble ourselves before God; but some troubles especially show that they are sent…
