2 Samuel 21:2

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Gibeonites were not Israelites but rather a remnant of the Amorites. The Israelites had taken an oath concerning them, but Saul had tried to kill them in his zeal for the Israelites and Judah. So David summoned the Gibeonites and spoke to them.

Cross References

Genesis 15:16

In the fourth generation they will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure.”

2 Samuel 24:1

The Lord’s anger burned against Israel again, and He stirred up David against them to say: “Go, count the people of Israel and Judah.”

2 Kings 10:16

Then he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord! ” So he let him ride with him in his chariot.

2 Kings 10:31

Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.

1 Chronicles 1:14

the Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,

John 16:2

They will ban you from the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

Romans 10:2

I can testify about them that they have zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.

Galatians 4:17

They are enthusiastic about you, but not for any good. Instead, they want to isolate you so you will be enthusiastic about them.

Deuteronomy 7:16

You must destroy all the peoples the Lord your God is delivering over to you and not look on them with pity. Do not worship their gods, for that will be a snare to you.

1 Samuel 14:44

Saul declared to him, “May God punish me and do so severely if you do not die, Jonathan! ”