Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there, and the bones of those who had been killed and exposed were gathered up. New Living Translation So David obtained the bones of Saul and Jonathan, as well as the bones of the men the Gibeonites had executed. English Standard Version And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan; and they gathered the bones of those who were hanged. Berean Standard Bible So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. King James Bible And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. New King James Version So he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there; and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. New American Standard Bible He brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. NASB 1995 He brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. NASB 1977 And he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. Legacy Standard Bible And he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. Amplified Bible He brought up the bones of Saul and of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged [with their arms and legs broken]. Christian Standard Bible David had the bones brought from there. They gathered up the bones of Saul’s family who had been hanged Holman Christian Standard Bible David had the bones brought from there. They gathered up the bones of Saul’s family who had been hung American Standard Version and he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son: and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. English Revised Version and he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. GOD'S WORD® Translation When David brought up the bones of Saul and Jonathan, his men gathered the bones of those who had been executed. Good News Translation David took the bones of Saul and Jonathan and also gathered up the bones of the seven men who had been hanged. International Standard Version He brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there along with the bones of those who had been hanged, Majority Standard Bible So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged. NET Bible David brought the bones of Saul and of Jonathan his son from there; they also gathered up the bones of those who had been executed. New Heart English Bible and he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son. And they gathered the bones of those who were hanged. Webster's Bible Translation And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. World English Bible and he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son. They also gathered the bones of those who were hanged. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he brings up there the bones of Saul, and the bones of his son Jonathan, and they gather the bones of those hanged, Young's Literal Translation and he bringeth up thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gather the bones of those hanged, Smith's Literal Translation And he will bring up from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son: and they will gather the bones of those being hung. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he brought from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered up the bones of them that were crucified, Catholic Public Domain Version And he brought the bones of Saul, and the bones of his son Jonathan, from there. And they collected the bones of those who had been crucified. New American Bible When he had brought up from there the bones of Saul and of his son Jonathan, the bones of those who had been executed were also gathered up. New Revised Standard Version He brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan; and they gathered the bones of those who had been impaled. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of those who were slain; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he brought up from there the bones of Shaul and the bones of Yonathan his son and they gathered the bones of the slain OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he carried up thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son, and gathered the bones of them that had been hanged. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Avenges the Gibeonites…12he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. 13So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, along with the bones of those who had been hanged. 14And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.… Cross References 1 Samuel 31:12-13 all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days. 1 Chronicles 10:12 all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days. 2 Samuel 2:4-5 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” / So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him. 2 Samuel 3:32 When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept. 2 Samuel 9:1 Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2 Samuel 19:24-30 Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ... 1 Kings 2:7 But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. 1 Kings 2:32 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. 1 Kings 2:33 Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” 1 Kings 2:44 The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head. 1 Kings 11:12 Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son. 1 Kings 11:31-32 and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel. 1 Kings 15:4 Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong. 1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. Treasury of Scripture And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged. Jump to Previous Bones David Death Exposed Gather Gathered Hanged Hanging Jonathan Killed Saul Thence TogetherJump to Next Bones David Death Exposed Gather Gathered Hanged Hanging Jonathan Killed Saul Thence Together2 Samuel 21 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. So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there David's actions here reflect a deep respect for Saul and Jonathan, despite Saul's previous enmity towards him. This act of retrieving their bones signifies honoring the former king and his son, who was also David's close friend. The retrieval from Jabesh-gilead, where the bodies were initially taken by the valiant men of Jabesh after Saul and Jonathan's death in battle, underscores the loyalty and bravery of these men. This act also fulfills a cultural and religious duty to ensure proper burial, which was significant in ancient Israelite society. The respect for the dead and the importance of burial are themes seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in Genesis 50:25, where Joseph makes the Israelites swear to carry his bones out of Egypt. and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his heart after God, who seeks to honor the deceased Saul and Jonathan. 2. Saul The first King of Israel, whose reign ended in tragedy and whose remains are being honored posthumously. 3. Jonathan Saul's son and David's close friend, known for his loyalty and covenant with David. 4. The Gibeonites A group who had a covenant with Israel, whose grievances led to the exposure of the bones. 5. Jabesh-gilead The place from which David retrieved the bones of Saul and Jonathan, showing respect and closure. Teaching Points Respect for the DeadDavid's actions demonstrate the importance of honoring those who have passed, reflecting a biblical principle of respect and dignity. Covenant Loyalty David's retrieval of Jonathan's bones underscores the value of keeping promises and honoring relationships, even after death. Reconciliation and Justice The act of gathering the bones can be seen as a step towards reconciliation and justice, addressing past grievances and restoring honor. Leadership and Responsibility David's initiative in this matter shows the role of a leader in addressing unresolved issues and setting a moral example. Legacy and Remembrance The passage encourages reflection on how we remember and honor those who have gone before us, impacting our own legacy. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [So David had] the bonesעַצְמ֣וֹת (‘aṣ·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame of Saul שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case his son בְּנ֑וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son Jonathan יְהוֹנָתָ֣ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites brought וַיַּ֤עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from there, מִשָּׁם֙ (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither [along with] וַיַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ (way·ya·’as·p̄ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove the bones עַצְמ֖וֹת (‘aṣ·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame of those who had been hanged. הַמּוּקָעִֽים׃ (ham·mū·qā·‘îm) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3363: To sever oneself, to be dislocated, to abandon, to impale Links 2 Samuel 21:13 NIV2 Samuel 21:13 NLT 2 Samuel 21:13 ESV 2 Samuel 21:13 NASB 2 Samuel 21:13 KJV 2 Samuel 21:13 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 21:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 21:13 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 21:13 French Bible 2 Samuel 21:13 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 21:13 And he brought up from there (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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