Saul's disobedience in killing the protected Gibeonites (see the story of their protected status in Joshua 9) continues to wreak havoc upon his family, as seven of Saul's descendants are put to death as payment for his bloodshed (Numbers 35:33 lays out the rationale). Again and again we have seen that someone has to die as payment for sin.
David puts the sad tale of Saul's family to rest by having Saul and his descendants buried in the family tomb. The sin having been dealt with, God's hand of blessing returns to His people.
Questions: 1) In your leadership roles as father and/or employee, do you frequently seek the face of the LORD to identify areas that you need to make right? The well-being of your family and other areas of responsibility may depend on it! 2) Thanks be to God that our sins have been forgiven, and fellowship with God restored, by the shed blood of Jesus!
