2 Samuel 21:2-4

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² (Now the Gibeonites were not Israelites; they were ·a group of Amorites who were left alive [^Lthe remnant of the Amorites]. The Israelites had ·promised [sworn; vowed; Josh. 9:14–15] not to hurt the Gibeonites, but Saul had tried to ·kill [annihilate; exterminate] them, because ·he was eager to help [of his zeal for] the people of Israel and Judah.)

King David called the Gibeonites together and spoke to them. ³ He asked, “What can I do for you? How can I make ·up [amends; expiation; atonement] for the harm done so you can bless the Lord’s ·people [^Linheritance]?”

⁴ The Gibeonites said to David, “We cannot ·demand [settle this with] silver or gold from Saul or his ·family [^Lhouse]. And ·we don’t have the right [^Lit’s not for us] to kill anyone in Israel.”

Then David asked, “·What do you want me to do for you [Tell me what to do and I will do it]?”