And he brought up from thence the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son; and they gathered the bones of them that were hanged.
And he brought up from there the bones of Saul and the bones of his son Jonathan; and they also gathered the bones of those who had been hanged.
The writer is describing how David retrieved and properly gathered the remains of Saul, Jonathan, and others who had died, showing respect for the dead.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's effort to properly bury King Saul and his family members, whose bodies had been dishonored by the Philistines after their deaths in battle. Earlier in the chapter, David had seven of Saul's descendants executed to satisfy the Gibeonites' demand for justice. David then ensured all the remains received proper burial as an act of honor and closure.
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