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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 2 Samuel 21:1-22: Atonement for Bloodguilt
Description: As 2 Samuel draws toward its conclusion, several events shed light on the entirety of David’s reign. After a lengthy famine, David learns from the LORD that bloodguilt remains on Israel due to a crime Saul committed against the Gibeonites. David seeks to make atonement for this sin while also remaining merciful to the oath that he swore to Jonathan. David’s battles and victories against mighty Philistine warriors were worked by the LORD through Israelite soldiers even after David was no longer fighting with his army. Rev. Zelwyn Heide, pastor at St. Peter Luth...