Geneva Study Bible Commentary
2 Samuel 9:1
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for (a) Jonathan's sake?
(a) Because of my oath and promise made to Jonathan, (1 Samuel 20:15).
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for (a) Jonathan's sake?
(a) Because of my oath and promise made to Jonathan, (1 Samuel 20:15).
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...
6. DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH CHAPTER 9 _ 1. Mephibosheth brought to David (2 Samuel 9:1)_ 2. Grace and mercy shown to him (2 Samuel 9:7) The story of Mephibosheth is the first thing mentioned after th...
2 SAMUEL 9. DAVID SHOWS FAVOUR TO MERI-BAAL (J). David, asking as to survivors of the house of Saul, hears of Meri-baal (2 Samuel 4:4 *); he bestows upon him Saul's private estates, and gives him the...
KINDNESS. grace, favour, or lovingkindness....
_that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake_ In fulfilment of his oath to Jonathan. See 1 Samuel 20:14-17; 1 Samuel 20:42....
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, t...
4. David's Kindness to the House of Saul, 2 Samuel 9:1-13. _David Seeks Saul's Heirs._ 2 Samuel 9:1-4 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness...
_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?_ Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul? It is quite clear that D...
DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH 2 Samuel 9-20 have apparently been taken from a single document, written not long after the events recorded, and with special and unique knowledge of the circumstances of David...
DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 9 DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH V1 One day David asked, ‘Is anyone from Saul’s family still alive? If so, I want to be kind to that person...
וַ יֹּ֣אמֶר דָּוִ֔ד הֲ כִ֣י יֶשׁ ־עֹ֔וד
CHAPTER XII. _ DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH._ 2 Samuel 9:1. THE busy life which King David was now leading did not prevent memory from occasionally running back to his early days and bringing before him t...
KINDNESS FOR JONATHAN'S SAKE 2 Samuel 9:1 This poor cripple at Lodebar never supposed that David would show him favor. Did he not belong to the rejected house of Saul? What could he expect from one w...
There is an exquisite tenderness about the story here recorded. David's love for Jonathan was still fresh. One can easily imagine how in the days of his growing prosperity the king would often think o...
Saul. David was solicitous only about the descendants of Jonathan, who was the eldest son. The rest he afterwards gave up to be crucified, while he ordered the patrimony of Saul to be given to Miphibo...
CONTENTS This chapter continues the history of David, and is directed to that part of his character which represents the amiableness of his mind, in his kindness towards the house of Saul. Finding, o...
We have seen the sorrowful circumstances out of which arose the first desire to have a king in Israel, and the remarkable fact that, although it was a sin, God nevertheless did not put the people back...
_KINDNESS TO THE LIVING FOR THE SAKE OF THE DEAD_ ‘Kindness for Jonathan’s sake.’ 2 Samuel 9:1 I. WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN KIND TO US.—Even if the persons have gone beyond our rea...
He acts in grace also towards the humble remnant of Saul's house; and if Mephibosheth is not associated with the glory of his kingdom, he enjoys the privilege of the king's table, who shews him kindne...
AND DAVID SAID,.... To some of his courtiers: IS THERE YET ANY THAT IS LEFT OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL? which question was put by him, not in order to destroy them, lest they should disturb his government,...
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? Ver. 1. _And David said._] _Tandem aliquando,_ long and last good Jonathan's post...
_And David said, Is there any left of the house of Saul_ Having ended the wars in which he had been engaged, and settled his kingdom and court, and enjoyed a short interval of peace and tranquillity,...
1 Dauid by Ziba, sendeth for Mephibosheth. 7 For Ionathans sake he intertaineth him at his table, and restoreth him all that was Sauls. 9 He maketh Ziba his farmour. 1 AND Dauid said, Is there yet...
DAVID RECEIVES MEPHIBOSHETH GRACIOUSLY...
And David said, at the time when his victories had given him comparative peace for the time being, IS THERE YET ANY THAT IS LEFT OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL, any descendant of his, any member of his family,...
When David's kingdom was established, he was not infatuated with his self-importance, as many men would be. Some would be inclined to get rid of every possible challenger of his position, particularly...
1-8 Amidst numerous affairs we are apt to forget the gratitude we owe, and the engagements we are under, not only to our friends, but to God himself. Yet persons of real godliness will have no rest t...
2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 9 David, for Jonathan's sake, sendeth for his son Mephibosheth, 2 SAMUEL 9:1; entertaineth him at his table; and restoreth him all that was Saul s; appointing Ziba to be his servant,...
2 Samuel 9:1 David H1732 said H559 (H8799) still H3426 left H3498 (H8738) house H1004 Saul H7586 show...
KINDNESS A lovely picture of salvation by grace. (1) What grace is -- kindness to a helpless one for another's sake, (2 Samuel 1:1); (1 John 2:12). (2) Grace gives the highest place, (2 Samuel 1:11...
CONTENTS: David's kindness to Mephibosheth. CHARACTERS: God, David, Mephibosheth, Ziba, Machir, Micha. CONCLUSION: Kindness is one of the laws of Christianity and the Christian should seek opportuni...
REFLECTIONS. When princes are in adversity they can be familiar with their faithful friends; but on being elevated to the throne, and thronged with the cares of government, they are apt to leave them...
_Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake._ A GRACIOUS TEMPER I. An affecting exhibition of the vicissitudes of human life. I do not now re...
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 9:1 Often in ancient times, even in Israel, a change in royal dynasty led to the killing of all male heirs of the defeated family (compare 2 Kings 10:1;...
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 9:1. “AND DAVID SAID.” This could not have occurred until David had reigned many years, seeing that Mephibosheth was only five years old when his father died, a...
EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 9:1 IS THERE YET ANY THAT IS LEFT OF THE HOUSE OF SAUL? As Mephibosheth was five years old at his father's death (2 Samuel 4:4), but now had a son (2 Samuel 9:12
In chapter nine David sought to discover if there were any left from the house of Saul. Jonathan and David had made a friendship pact between them that they would do good, and show kindness unto each...
1 Kings 2:7; 1 Peter 3:8; 1 Samuel 18:1; 1 Samuel 20:14; 1 Samuel 20
MEPHIBOSHETH, A TYPE OF SAVING GRACE 2 Samuel 9:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Mephibosheth is most fascinating. It has a backward look, as we remember the espousals of Jonathan to David. Let us...
Of Saul — He saith not of the house of Jonathan, for he knew not of any son he had left, and therefore thought his kindness and obligation was to pass to the next of his kindred. As for Mephibosheth,...