2Sa 21:10 | TNotes | STEP | 21:10 Because the Gibeonites were not Israelites (21:2 ), they had no law such as the Israelite one in Deut 21:22-23 requiring the quick and proper burial of a criminal. Rizpah was intent that her sons not be further shamed after their death.

cDeut 21:22-23►

‏ 2 Samuel 21:10

21:10 ^a Because the Gibeonites were not Israelites (21:2 ^b), they had no law such as the Israelite one in Deut 21:22-23 ^c requiring the quick and proper burial of a criminal. Rizpah was intent that her sons not be further shamed after their death.