As King Saul’s concubine, Rizpah lived largely as less than—less than the wives, less than any bona fide member of the royal family. Her children, though considered legitimate, were unlikely to ascend to the throne. Acquired for their beauty or political connections, concubines were unseen and unheard.

Such was Rizpah.

Scripture doesn’t record a single word that Rizpah says. But her courage, loyalty, (more…)