They said to the king, “As for the man who destroyed us and plotted against us so that we would be wiped out and have no place anywhere in the territory of Israel —
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3David said to the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How can I make atonement, so that you will bless Yahweh’s inheritance?” 4The Gibeonites answered him, “We want no silver or gold from Saul or his house, and it is not our place to put anyone in Israel to death.” David said, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.” 5They said to the king, “As for the man who destroyed us and plotted against us so that we would be wiped out and have no place anywhere in the territory of Israel — 6let seven of his sons be handed over to us, and we will hang them before Yahweh at Gibeah of Saul, Yahweh’s chosen one.” The king said, “I will hand them over.” 7But the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul, because of the oath before Yahweh between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
