2Sa 21:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : The Gibeonites were descendants of the Amorites who had tricked Israel into making a peace treaty with them. Joshua had promised to protect them, but Saul, wanting to show his power and zeal for Israel, killed many Gibeonites. This was a serious sin because it broke a solemn oath and shed innocent blood (2 Samuel 21:2; Joshua 9:1-27 ). Saul’s actions brought a curse on his family and the nation.

‏ 2 Samuel 21:2

v. 2: The Gibeonites were descendants of the Amorites who had tricked Israel into making a peace treaty with them. Joshua had promised to protect them, but Saul, wanting to show his power and zeal for Israel, killed many Gibeonites. This was a serious sin because it broke a solemn oath and shed innocent blood (2 Samuel 21:2; Joshua 9:1-27 ^a). Saul’s actions brought a curse on his family and the nation.