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2 Samuel 21:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 Samuel 21:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them,(A) but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them. 3 He asked the Gibeonites, “What should I do for you? How can I make atonement so that you will bring a blessing on[a] the Lord’s inheritance?”
4 The Gibeonites said to him, “We are not asking for money from[b] Saul or his family,(B) and we cannot put anyone to death in Israel.”(C)
“Whatever you say, I will do for you,” he said.
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- 2 Samuel 21:3 Lit will bless
- 2 Samuel 21:4 Lit “Not for us silver and gold with
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