2 Samuel 21:13

Verse

So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, along with the bones of those who had been hanged.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son: and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

Bible in Basic English

And he took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from that place; and they got together the bones of those who had been put to death by hanging.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he brought from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered up the bones of them that were crucified,

Free Bible Version

David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought back, and also had the bones of those who had been hanged gathered up.

Geneva Bible 1599

So hee brought thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Ionathan his sonne, and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

Translation for Translators

David and his men took the bones of Saul and Jonathan, and they also took the bones of the seven men from Gibeon whom the men from Philistia had hanged.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David took away from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered the bones of the seven men who had been hanged, as well.

Noah Webster Bible

And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

World English Bible

and he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son. They also gathered the bones of those who were hanged.

Young's Literal Translation

and he bringeth up thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gather the bones of those hanged,

Context

David Avenges the Gibeonites

¹²he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.¹³So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, along with the bones of those who had been hanged. ¹⁴And they buried the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan in Zela in the land of Benjamin, in the tomb of Saul’s father Kish. After they had done everything the king had commanded, God answered their prayers for the land.

Summary

In this verse, a battle takes place between the Israelites and the Philistines in which three of David's mighty warriors defend their king. These warriors risk their lives to protect David, demonstrating their loyalty and bravery. Their actions reflect the strong bond between David and his soldiers, as well as the importance of unity and courage in times of conflict. This account showcases the valor and dedication of these warriors, highlighting their commitment to their leader and their people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son,.... Together with those who had been hanged: buried they in the country of Benjamin in Zelah; a city in the tribe of Benjamin, Jos 18:28, in the sepulchre of Kish his father; the father of Saul, Sa1 9:1; and which, according to Fuller (w), and the position of it in his map, was not far from the hill on which the seven sons of Saul were hanged: and they performed all that the king commanded; that is, David's messengers and servants did; they fetched the bones of Saul and Jonathan from Jabeshgilead, and buried them with those of his seven sons hanged, in the burying place of his father Kish, and made a general mourning for them; for the Jews say (x), that by David's order Saul's coffin was carried through every tribe, and men, women, and children, came out and expressed concern: and after that God was entreated for the land; not after the burial of the said persons, but after the seven men were hanged up; by this the wrath of God was appeased, which was seen by his sending rain and fruitful seasons, so that the famine ceased. (w) Pisgah-Sight, B. 2. c. 12. p. 258. (x) Bemidbar Rabba, ut supra. (fol. 190. 1.)

2 Samuel 21:13

David Avenges the Gibeonites

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Berean Standard Bible

So David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought from there, along with the bones of those who had been hanged.

American Standard Version (1901)

and he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son: and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

Bible in Basic English

And he took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from that place; and they got together the bones of those who had been put to death by hanging.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he brought from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered up the bones of them that were crucified,

Free Bible Version

David had the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan brought back, and also had the bones of those who had been hanged gathered up.

Geneva Bible 1599

So hee brought thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Ionathan his sonne, and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

Translation for Translators

David and his men took the bones of Saul and Jonathan, and they also took the bones of the seven men from Gibeon whom the men from Philistia had hanged.

Unlocked Literal Bible

David took away from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gathered the bones of the seven men who had been hanged, as well.

Noah Webster Bible

And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.

World English Bible

and he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son. They also gathered the bones of those who were hanged.

Young's Literal Translation

and he bringeth up thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son, and they gather the bones of those hanged,