The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Samuel 21:9,
"He [King David] handed them over to the Gibeonites, who killed them and exposed their bodies on a hill before the Lord. All seven of them fell together; they were put to death during the first days of the harvest, just as the barley harvest was beginning."
"He [King David] handed them over to the Gibeonites, who killed them and exposed their bodies on a hill before the Lord. All seven of them fell together; they were put to death during the first days of the harvest, just as the barley harvest was beginning."
These seven men were put to death to avenge the injustice done to the Gibeonites during the reign of Saul. Saul attempted to wipe out the Gibeonites in his zeal. Israel experienced a three year famine from the Lord because of the injustice done to the Gibeonites. In order to have the curse of the Lord lifted, the Gibeonites demanded the deaths of seven of Saul's descendants.
I note the comment that these men were put to death at the time of the beginning of the harvest. While I don't see any connection with the harvest, other than it was a famine David sought to bring to an end to satisfy the Lord's judgment of Israel, I am nevertheless reminded that the Lord's righteousness will bring about a harvest of justice, of judgment, at the end of this age. We read of it in Revelation 20:11-15.
The frightening aspect of this judgment is that all mankind is destined for this "harvest." Except... the Lord has made a way! He has made a way for you and for me! He sent his Son to take my place in judgment when Jesus Christ died on that cross! All he asks of me to to embrace him in faith.
Where would I be except for that sacrificial act of love on my behalf and your behalf? How thankful and grateful I am for the love of God that sent his Son for me!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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