Old Testament
Rizpah
A concubine of King Saul who displayed profound maternal devotion by guarding the bodies of her executed sons.
Rizpah was a concubine of King Saul whose sons were handed over by David to the Gibeonites for execution to appease a bloodguilt. She is remembered for her persistent vigil over their bodies, protecting them from birds and beasts until the rains returned. Her actions highlight the tragic consequences of royal decisions and the enduring strength of maternal grief.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 3:7
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 21:11
Where Rizpah appears
4 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
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