2 Samuel 9:1

Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul— After the establishment of his kingdom, religion was David's first care; chap. 2 Samuel 7:1. Friendship now became his second. It is not, I think, to be imagined, but that he well knew there yet survived one of the sons of his dear friend Jonathan. Knowing him, however, to be under the protection of a very considerable family, where he wanted no convenience of life, it was not altogether so consistent with the principles of political prudence to look out for a rival to his throne, before that throne was thoroughly established; and, perhaps, this is one reason why the sacred Writer lets us know that his throne was now thoroughly established, before he made an inquiry after Saul's posterity. See the foregoing chapter.