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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Armoni</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/armoni.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/21-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/armoni.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Armoni</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/armlets.htm" title="Armlets">◄</a> Armoni <a href="/topical/a/armo'ni.htm" title="Armo'ni">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Armoni is a lesser-known biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the tragic events surrounding King Saul's family. He is one of the two sons of Saul and his concubine Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. The account of Armoni is found in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/21.htm">2 Samuel 21</a>, which details a period of famine during the reign of King David.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>The narrative of Armoni is set against the backdrop of a three-year famine in Israel. Seeking to understand the cause of this calamity, King David inquires of the LORD and learns that it is due to Saul's unaddressed bloodguilt for his massacre of the Gibeonites. The Gibeonites were a group that had been granted protection by the Israelites during the time of Joshua, but Saul, in his zeal for Israel and Judah, had sought to annihilate them.<br><br>To atone for this sin and bring an end to the famine, David consults with the Gibeonites, who demand the execution of seven of Saul's male descendants. This demand is seen as a form of retributive justice, aligning with the ancient Near Eastern customs of blood vengeance and atonement.<br><br><b>Armoni's Fate</b><br><br>Armoni, along with his brother Mephibosheth (not to be confused with Jonathan's son Mephibosheth), is handed over to the Gibeonites. The Berean Standard Bible recounts this event in <a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8-9</a>: "So the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons of Saul by Rizpah daughter of Aiah, and the five sons of Saul’s daughter Merab, whom she had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. And he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, who killed them and exposed their bodies on the hill before the LORD."<br><br>The execution of Armoni and the others is carried out at the beginning of the barley harvest, and their bodies are left exposed. This act is intended to appease the Gibeonites and, by extension, the LORD, to lift the famine from the land.<br><br><b>Rizpah's Vigil</b><br><br>A poignant aspect of this narrative is the response of Rizpah, Armoni's mother. In a display of maternal devotion and grief, Rizpah takes sackcloth and spreads it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest until the rain falls from the heavens, she keeps watch over the bodies, preventing birds and wild animals from desecrating them. Her actions eventually prompt David to retrieve the bones of Saul and Jonathan, as well as those of the executed men, for a proper burial in the family tomb of Kish.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>The account of Armoni and the other descendants of Saul raises complex theological and ethical questions about justice, atonement, and the consequences of sin. It underscores the seriousness with which God regards covenants and the necessity of addressing past wrongs to restore divine favor. The narrative also highlights the themes of sacrifice and redemption, which resonate throughout the biblical text.<br><br>Armoni's brief mention in the Scriptures serves as a reminder of the far-reaching impact of sin and the importance of reconciliation with God and others. His account, though tragic, is part of the larger tapestry of God's redemptive plan for His people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Armoni</span><p>son of Saul by Rizpah. (<a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Inhabitant of a fortress, the first-named of the two sons of Saul and Rizpah. He was delivered up to the Gibeonites by David, and hanged by them (<a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a>, 9). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ARMONI</span><p>ar-mo'-ni ('armoni, "belonging to the palace"): One of the two sons of Saul by Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah (<a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a>). David delivered them over to the blood vengeance of the Gibeonites.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/764.htm"><span class="l">764. <b>Armoni</b> -- a son of Saul</span></a><br><b>...</b> 763, 764. <b>Armoni</b>. 765 . a son of Saul. Transliteration: <b>Armoni</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (ar-mo-nee') Short Definition: <b>Armoni</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/764.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/armoni.htm"><span class="l"><b>Armoni</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ARMONI</b>. ar-mo'-ni ('<b>armoni</b><b>...</b> the Gibeonites.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Armoni</b> (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/armoni.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rizpah.htm"><span class="l">Rizpah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Coal; hot stone, the daughter of Aiah, and one of Saul's concubines. She was the<br> mother of <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 3:7; 21:8, 10, 11). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rizpah.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mephibosheth.htm"><span class="l">Mephibosheth (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> He and his brother <b>Armoni</b> were with five others "hanged on a hill before the Lord"<br> by the Gibeonites, and their bodies exposed in the sun for five months (2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mephibosheth.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/armo'ni.htm"><span class="l">Armo'ni (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Armo'ni. <b>Armoni</b>, Armo'ni. Armor . Multi-Version Concordance Armo'ni (1<br> Occurrence). 2 <b>...</b> RSV). <b>Armoni</b>, Armo'ni. Armor . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/armo'ni.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mephib'osheth.htm"><span class="l">Mephib'osheth (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom<br> she bore unto Saul, <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mephib'osheth.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meholathite.htm"><span class="l">Meholathite (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom<br> she bore to Saul, <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meholathite.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/merab.htm"><span class="l">Merab (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth, the two sons of Saul to<br> whom Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah, had given birth; and the five sons of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/merab.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meho'lathite.htm"><span class="l">Meho'lathite (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom<br> she bore unto Saul, <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meho'lathite.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/barzil'lai.htm"><span class="l">Barzil'lai (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom<br> she bore unto Saul, <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barzil'lai.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/barzillai.htm"><span class="l">Barzillai (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2 Samuel 21:8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom<br> she bore to Saul, <b>Armoni</b> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/barzillai.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Armoni (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-8.htm">2 Samuel 21:8</a></span><br />But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bore to Saul, <span class="boldtext">Armoni</span> and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she bore to Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/armoni.htm">Armoni</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/armoni--son_of_saul.htm">Armoni: Son of Saul</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/armoni.htm">Armoni (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/armor.htm">Armor (53 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/armlets.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Armlets"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Armlets" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/armo'ni.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Armo'ni"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Armo'ni" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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