2 Samuel 21: Atonement, Giants, and God’s Justice (July 21, 2025)

In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, we turn to 2 Samuel 21:1–22, where God sends a famine on Israel due to Saul's unaddressed bloodguilt. David seeks atonement, hands over seven of Saul's descendants, and honors his covenant with Jonathan. In the latter half of the chapter, Israel defeats four Philistine giants—echoing spiritual victory through God's strength. What you'll learn: • The weight of sin and the cost of justice • David's leadership in corporate repentance • God's faithfulness to covenant promises • How this chapter points to Jesus—the greater David who atones by offering Himself 📖 Key Verse: "And after that God responded to the plea for the land." (2 Samuel 21:14) 🎧 For more daily episodes, visit: 👉 https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/ #ReadingTheBibleDaily #2Samuel21 #ServantsOfGrace #DailyDevotional #Atonement #Justice #ReformedTheology