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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1

CHAPTER IX

David inquires after the family of Jonathan, and is informed

of Mephibosheth his son, 1-4.

He sends for him and gives him all the land of Saul, 5-8;

and appoints Ziba the servant of Saul, and his family, to till

the ground for Mephibosheth, 9-13.

NOTES ON CHAP. IX

Verse 2 Samuel 9:1. Is there yet any that is left] David recollecting the covenant made with his friend Jonathan, now inquires after his family. It is supposed that political considerations prevented him from doing this sooner. Reasons of state often destroy all the charities of life.

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