Bible Dictionary
Armoni
Armoni was one of Saul’s sons by Rizpah. David delivered him and another son of Saul to the Gibeonites, who put them to death in retribution.
Definition
Armoni was one of the two sons of Saul by Rizpah, daughter of Aiah. His name may mean “belonging to the palace” or “inhabitant of a fortress.”
Biblical Usage
David delivered Armoni and another son of Saul to the Gibeonites, who put them to death as blood vengeance.
Historical Background
Armoni’s death occurred in the context of the Gibeonites’ demand for retribution against Saul’s house.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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 (2 Sam. 21:8, 9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
son of Saul by Rizpah. (2 Samuel 21:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ar-mo'-ni ('armoni, "belonging to the palace"): One of the two sons of Saul by Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah (2Sa 21:8). David delivered them over to the blood vengeance of the Gibeonites.</p>