2 Samuel 9:7

Translations

Modern

“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Traditional

And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

Literal

And David said to him, “Do not fear, for surely I will show to you kindness for the sake of Jonathan your father, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.”

Latin

Et ait ei David: Ne timeas, quia faciens faciam in te misericordiam propter Jonathan patrem tuum, et restituam tibi omnes agros Saul patris tui: et tu comedes panem in mensa mea semper.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Notes

2 Samuel 9:7

David took all the property that had belonged to Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1–13

David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, the disabled son of Jonathan. This account appears between reports of David’s military victories (2 Samuel 8:1–18, 10). Its placement shows that David not only achieved success in war but also cared for individuals and acted with compassion.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

Reign of David

Related verses

2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
1 Kings 2:7
But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.
2 Samuel 19:28
For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?”
2 Samuel 9:3
So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”
Luke 22:30
…so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke 1:29–30
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
Ruth 2:11–12
Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you did not know before.
Psalm 41:9
Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.
2 Kings 25:29
So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.
Mark 5:33–34
Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell down before Him trembling in fear, and she told Him the whole truth.
Luke 1:12–13
When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear.
Genesis 50:18–21
His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!”

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

David Furniture Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba

Topics

Friendship: David and Jonathan Hospitality: David to Mephibosheth Kindness: David to Mephibosheth Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: David Entertains Him at his Table

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