2Sa 21:1 | MHM | STEP | A Famine in Israel; The Gibeonites Avenged This section explains a famine that came upon Israel during David’s reign. The famine was a punishment for a sin committed long before by King Saul against the Gibeonites. The Gibeonites had made a peace agreement with Israel, but Saul broke it by killing some of them. Now, God’s judgment required justice to be done to restore peace to the land.

‏ 2 Samuel 21:1

A Famine in Israel; The Gibeonites Avenged

This section explains a famine that came upon Israel during David’s reign. The famine was a punishment for a sin committed long before by King Saul against the Gibeonites. The Gibeonites had made a peace agreement with Israel, but Saul broke it by killing some of them. Now, God’s judgment required justice to be done to restore peace to the land.