2 Samuel 4:7 meaning
The events surrounding the death of Ish-bosheth reveal vital insights into loyalty, power, and justice in a tumultuous period of Israel's history. Following the assassination of Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, his murderers, Rechab and Baanah, presumed they were acting favorably towards David by presenting to him the head of their slain king. In their minds, they were not just removing a rival but serving what they thought was a divine justice. This act of treachery, however, was seen starkly differently by David, who regarded Ish-bosheth as a "righteous man" and was appalled by the murder carried out in such a cowardly manner.
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- Genesis 19:4-7 meaning. The men of Sodom surrounded Lot’s house and demanded the two men be handed over to them to be sexually assaulted. Lot went outside to plead with the men not to behave so wickedly.
- Psalm 118:5-7 meaning. The psalmist begins his poetic narrative (Psalm 118:5-27) by recalling a time when he called out to the LORD in his distress. The LORD answered and exalted him. The psalmist does not fear because the LORD is with Him and wonders aloud—what can man do to me? He concludes that he can trust the LORD, and rest content to not pay back the evil they have done him because the LORD is among those who help him and the LORD will save and vindicate him.
- Zechariah 11:7-14 meaning. Zechariah cares for the oppressed Judeans using two staffs: one is called Favor and the other Union. He then dismisses the inadequate leaders and renounces his commission to allow the people to receive the fate awaiting them. Finally, he breaks the two staffs, signifying that God will temporarily remove His favor from the people and will not unify Judah and Israel for a while.
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