2 Samuel 21:5 nasb — So they said to the king, "The man who consumed us and who planned to exterminate us from remaining within any border o…

NASB

"So they said to the king, "The man who consumed us and who planned to exterminate us from remaining within any border of Israel,"

— 2 Samuel 21:5, NASB

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

2 Samuel 21:5 in Other Translations

7 versions All translations

2 Samuel 21 — Context

2

So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them (now the Gibeonites were not of the sons of Israel but of the remnant of the Amorites, and the sons of Israel made a covenant with them, but Saul had sought to kill them in his zeal for the sons of Israel and Judah).

3

Thus David said to the Gibeonites, "What should I do for you? And how can I make atonement that you may bless the inheritance of the LORD?"

4

Then the Gibeonites said to him, "We have no concern of silver or gold with Saul or his house, nor is it for us to put any man to death in Israel." And he said, "I will do for you whatever you say."

5

So they said to the king, "The man who consumed us and who planned to exterminate us from remaining within any border of Israel,

6

let seven men from his sons be given to us, and we will hang them before the LORD in Gibeah of Saul, the chosen of the LORD." And the king said, "I will give them."

7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the oath of the LORD which was between them, between David and Saul's son Jonathan.

8

So the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, Armoni and Mephibosheth whom she had borne to Saul, and the five sons of Merab the daughter of Saul, whom she had borne to Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite.

2 Samuel 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 21:5 say?
2 Samuel 21:5 in the NASB reads: “So they said to the king, "The man who consumed us and who planned to exterminate us from remaining within any border of Israel,”
Where is 2 Samuel 21:5 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 21:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 21, verse 5.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 21:5.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 21:5 in?
2 Samuel 21:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 21:5?
2 Samuel 21:5 reads (NASB): “So they said to the king, "The man who consumed us and who planned to exterminate us from remaining within any border of Israel,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2