2Sa 21:13 | MHM | STEP | v. 13-14 : When David heard what Rizpah had done, he arranged for the bodies of Saul, Jonathan, and the hanged men to be buried with honor in the family tomb. At first, Saul and Jonathan had been buried by the men of Jabesh-Gilead in a private place (1 Samuel 31:12-13 ). Now their bones, along with those of the executed sons, were buried together. Once the rain came and the famine ended, it showed that God’s anger was turned away and that justice had been served (2 Samuel 21:13-14 ). When God’s justice is satisfied, His mercy can return. This reminds us of Jesus, who was also hanged on a tree to take away sin, and after His sacrifice was complete, He was taken down and buried, showing that God accepted His offering for us (Acts 13:29 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 21:13

v. 13-14: When David heard what Rizpah had done, he arranged for the bodies of Saul, Jonathan, and the hanged men to be buried with honor in the family tomb. At first, Saul and Jonathan had been buried by the men of Jabesh-Gilead in a private place (1 Samuel 31:12-13 ^a). Now their bones, along with those of the executed sons, were buried together. Once the rain came and the famine ended, it showed that God’s anger was turned away and that justice had been served (2 Samuel 21:13-14 ^b). When God’s justice is satisfied, His mercy can return. This reminds us of Jesus, who was also hanged on a tree to take away sin, and after His sacrifice was complete, He was taken down and buried, showing that God accepted His offering for us (Acts 13:29 ^c).