In 2 Samuel 21, Rizpah's vigil over the bodies of her sons highlights what aspect of ancient Near Eastern culture and its intersection with personal grief?

A The common practice of public mourning for political figures. B The belief that proper burial rites were essential for the deceased's afterlife and family honor. C The expectation that mothers would always prioritize their children's needs above their own. D The legal requirement to guard the bodies of executed criminals.