2 Samuel 21:13
New International Version
David brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there, and the bones of those who had been killed and exposed were gathered up.

New Living Translation
So David obtained the bones of Saul and Jonathan, as well as the bones of the men the Gibeonites had executed.

English Standard Version
And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan; and they gathered the bones of those who were hanged.

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.

King James 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.

New King James Version
So he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there; and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.

New American Standard Bible
He brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.

NASB 1995
He brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.

NASB 1977
And he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he brought up the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.

Amplified Bible
He brought up the bones of Saul and of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered the bones of those who had been hanged [with their arms and legs broken].

Christian Standard Bible
David had the bones brought from there. They gathered up the bones of Saul’s family who had been hanged

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David had the bones brought from there. They gathered up the bones of Saul’s family who had been hung

American Standard 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.

English Revised 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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When David brought up the bones of Saul and Jonathan, his men gathered the bones of those who had been executed.

Good News Translation
David took the bones of Saul and Jonathan and also gathered up the bones of the seven men who had been hanged.

International Standard Version
He brought the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from there along with the bones of those who had been hanged,

Majority 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.

NET Bible
David brought the bones of Saul and of Jonathan his son from there; they also gathered up the bones of those who had been executed.

New Heart English Bible
and he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son. And they gathered the bones of those who were hanged.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he brings up there the bones of Saul, and the bones of his son Jonathan, and they gather the bones of those 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,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will bring up from thence the bones of Saul, and the bones of Jonathan his son: and they will gather the bones of those being hung.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he brought the bones of Saul, and the bones of his son Jonathan, from there. And they collected the bones of those who had been crucified.

New American Bible
When he had brought up from there the bones of Saul and of his son Jonathan, the bones of those who had been executed were also gathered up.

New Revised Standard Version
He brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan; and they gathered the bones of those who had been impaled.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of those who were slain;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he brought up from there the bones of Shaul and the bones of Yonathan his son and they gathered the bones of the slain
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he carried up thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son, and gathered the bones of them that had been hanged.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 31:12-13
all their men of valor set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons from the wall of Beth-shan. When they arrived at Jabesh, they burned the bodies there. / Then they took their bones and buried them under the tamarisk tree in Jabesh, and they fasted seven days.

1 Chronicles 10:12
all their men of valor set out and retrieved the bodies of Saul and his sons and brought them to Jabesh. And they buried their bones under the oak in Jabesh and fasted seven days.

2 Samuel 2:4-5
Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.” / So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead to tell them, “The LORD bless you, because you showed this kindness to Saul your lord when you buried him.

2 Samuel 3:32
When they buried Abner in Hebron, the king wept aloud at Abner’s tomb, and all the people wept.

2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

2 Samuel 19:24-30
Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ...

1 Kings 2:7
But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

1 Kings 2:32
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

1 Kings 2:33
Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:44
The king also said, “You know in your heart all the evil that you did to my father David. Therefore the LORD will bring your evil back upon your head.

1 Kings 11:12
Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.

1 Kings 11:31-32
and said to Jeroboam, “Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and I will give you ten tribes. / But one tribe will remain for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, the city I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel.

1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.

1 Kings 15:5
For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.

1 Chronicles 11:1-3
Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.


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2 Samuel 21
1. The three year Gibeonite famine ceases, by hanging seven of Saul's sons.
10. Rizpah's kindness unto the dead
12. David buries the bones of Saul and Jonathan in his father's tomb
15. Four battles against the Philistines, wherein four men of David slay four giants.














So he brought up
This phrase indicates an action of reverence and respect. The Hebrew root for "brought up" is "עלה" (alah), which often implies an ascent or elevation. In this context, it signifies the act of honoring the deceased by relocating their remains to a more dignified resting place. This action reflects the cultural and religious importance of proper burial in ancient Israel, where the treatment of the dead was closely tied to notions of honor and familial duty.

the bones of Saul
Saul, the first king of Israel, represents a complex figure in biblical history. His bones symbolize the remnants of a once-great leader whose life ended in tragedy. The retrieval of his bones signifies an act of reconciliation and respect for the anointed king, despite his failures. This act underscores the biblical theme of honoring God's anointed, even in death, and the importance of closure and respect for past leaders.

and of his son Jonathan
Jonathan, Saul's son, is remembered for his deep friendship with David and his loyalty to his father. The mention of Jonathan alongside Saul highlights the bond between father and son, as well as the enduring legacy of friendship and loyalty. In the Hebrew tradition, Jonathan's inclusion in this act of honor reflects the value placed on familial ties and the virtues of loyalty and love, which transcend even death.

from there
This phrase indicates the specific location from which the bones were retrieved. Historically, this refers to Jabesh-gilead, where the bodies of Saul and Jonathan were initially taken by the valiant men of Jabesh-gilead after their deaths in battle. This act of retrieval from Jabesh-gilead is significant, as it demonstrates the continued respect and gratitude of the Israelites towards Saul and Jonathan, acknowledging their past deliverance of Jabesh-gilead from the Ammonites.

and they gathered up
The act of gathering up the bones is a meticulous and respectful process, emphasizing the care and reverence given to the deceased. The Hebrew word "אסף" (asaph) conveys the idea of collecting or assembling, often used in contexts of gathering people or items of importance. This reflects the communal responsibility and collective memory of the Israelites in honoring their leaders.

the bones of those who had been hanged
This phrase refers to the seven descendants of Saul who were executed by the Gibeonites as a form of atonement for Saul's earlier transgressions against them. The gathering of their bones alongside those of Saul and Jonathan signifies a restoration of dignity and a communal act of reconciliation. It highlights the biblical principle of justice tempered with mercy, as well as the importance of restoring honor to those who have suffered dishonor, even in death.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[So David had] the bones
עַצְמ֣וֹת (‘aṣ·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame

of Saul
שָׁא֔וּל (šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

his son
בְּנ֑וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Jonathan
יְהוֹנָתָ֣ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites

brought
וַיַּ֤עַל (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

from there,
מִשָּׁם֙ (miš·šām)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

[along with]
וַיַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ (way·ya·’as·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

the bones
עַצְמ֖וֹת (‘aṣ·mō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame

of those who had been hanged.
הַמּוּקָעִֽים׃ (ham·mū·qā·‘îm)
Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3363: To sever oneself, to be dislocated, to abandon, to impale


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