2 Samuel 21:13and 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.
The setting
Khirbet Qeiyafa, Israel (ancient Gibeah). David's men carefully gather remains from a public execution site where bodies had hung for months...
The emotion here: recording solemn duty with reverent awe
The original word
qābar (קבר) — to bury with honor and ceremony, not just dispose of
Why it matters
Bodies left hanging were considered cursed by God according to Deuteronomy 21:23
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 21:13
David risked political criticism by honoring his former enemy's remains
Common misconceptionPeople think this was just about proper burial customs, but David was making a profound political and spiritual statement about reconciliation that went against ancient Near Eastern norms of dishonoring enemies.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 21:13
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 21:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 21:13 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honor, completion. Notable phrases: gathered the bones.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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