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II Samuel Chapter 9

THE PROPHETS

II SAMUEL

SHMUEL II

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 9

II Samuel on the Kindness of David Expressed to the Son of Jonathan

Kindness

Unlikely as it may appear of David showing kindness to the son of Jonathan, son of Saul. But this is the true character of David.

Not settling to only serving G-d; but expressing it to people.

But note to be discreet, and not to do such kind act to fools, wicked and evil people.

For G-d hates the wicked. – Tehillim (Psalm) 7:11

“David and the Son of Jonathan — Mephibosheth”

“Mephibosheth Son Of Jonathan Is Offered G-dly Kindness By David”
David inquired, “Is there anyone else who has survived of the House of Saul, so that I may deal kindly with him for the sake of Jonathan?”
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The king said, “Is there any man at all left of the House of Saul, so that I may perform Godly kindness with him?” Ziba said to the king, “There remains a son of Jonathan, whose legs are crippled.”
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Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came before David and fell upon his face and prostrated himself. David said, “[Are you] Mephibosheth?” and he said, “Behold! [I am] your servant.”
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David told him, “Fear not, for I shall surely deal kindly with you for the sake of your father Jonathan; I shall return to you the entire estate of your father Saul, and you shall eat bread at my table continually.”
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And Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so shall your servant do.” [David repeated,] “Mephibosheth will be eating at my table, like of of the king’s sons.”
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Mephibosheth dwelled in Jerusalem, for he would always eat at the table of the king, and he was lame in both his legs.
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1 And David said: “Is there yet anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may do kindness to him for the sake of Jonathan?”
2 And to the house of Saul [there remained] a servant whose name was Zibah, and they called him to David; and the king said to him: ‘Are you Zibah?’ And he said: “Your servant, (is he).”
3 And the king said: “Is there none [left] from the house of Saul, that I may do to him the kindness of God?” And Zibah said to the king; “There is still a son [left] to Jonathan, who is lame on his feet.”
4 And the king said to him: ‘Where is he?’ And Zibah said to the king; ‘Behold, he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel in Lo-Debar.’
5 And king David sent, and he fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel from Lo-debar.
6 And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, and he fell on his face, and he prostrated himself. And David said: ‘Mephibosheth!’ And he answered: ‘Behold your servant.’
7 And David said to him: “Do not fear for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of Jonathan your father, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.”
8 And he bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should turn towards such a dead dog as I am?”
9 And the king called to Zibah, Saul’s servant, and said to him: ‘All that belonged to Saul and to all his household have I given to your master’s son.
10 And you shall till the soil for him, you, and your sons, and your servants; and you shall bring [the produce] so that there your master’s servant will have bread, that he may eat it; and Mephibosheth your master’s son, shall eat bread continually at my table.” Now Zibah had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
11 And Zibah said to the king; “According to all that my lord, the king, commands his servant, so shall your servant do. As for Mephibosheth, he shall eat at my table as one of the king’s sons.”
12 And Mephibosheth had a small son whose name was Micha. And all the inhabitants of Zibah’s house were servants to Mephibosheth.
13 And Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king’s table; and he was lame on both his feet.

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