2 Samuel 9:1

And David said, Is there still anyone of Saul's family living, so that I may be a friend to him, because of Jonathan?

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And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

In Context

2Now there was of Saul's people a servant named Ziba, and they sent him to David; and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? And he said, I am.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 18:1Now after David's talk with Saul was ended, the soul of Jonathan was joined with the soul of David, and David became as dear to him as his very life.

1 Samuel 20:15And let not your mercy ever be cut off from my family, even when the Lord has sent destruction on all David's haters, cutting them off from the face of the earth.

1 Samuel 23:16And Saul's son Jonathan went to David in Horesh, and made his hands strong in God;

2 Samuel 21:7But the king did not give up Mephibosheth, the son of Saul's son Jonathan, because of the Lord's oath made between David and Jonathan, the son of Saul.

Proverbs 27:10Do not give up your friend and your father's friend; and do not go into your brother's house in the day of your trouble: better is a neighbour who is near than a brother far off.

Matthew 25:40And the King will make answer and say to them, Truly I say to you, Because you did it to the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 9:1

The only thing recorded in this chapter is the kindness David showed to Jonathan's seed for his sake. I. The kind enquiry he made after the remains of the house of Saul, and his discovery of Mephibosheth, ver. 1-4 . II. The kind reception he gave to Mephibosheth, when he was brought to him, ver. 5-8 . III. The kind provision he made for him and his, ver. 9-13 . Read the whole commentary →

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