Rizpah is the concubine of Saul, the first king of Israel. She has two sons, one of whom briefly takes the throne. However, both of her children are killed by David and she helps ensure that their bodies get the correct burial.

Rizpah features prominently in the narrative of Saul’s death at the hands of the Gibeonites, and her behavior in this episode is highly praised by the Rabbis. Her actions were considered worthy of emulation, and even King David learned from her. Rizpah’s deeds helped save all Israel from the famine.