2 Samuel 9:1 - The Message1 One day David asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family? If so, I’d like to show him some kindness in honor of Jonathan.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 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 CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 AND DAVID said, Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan's sake? Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible1 David asked, “Is there anyone from Saul’s family still alive that I could show faithful love for Jonathan’s sake?” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version1 And David said, "Do you think that there could be anyone left from the house of Saul, so that I might show mercy to him because of Jonathan?" Ver Capítulo |
Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he’s asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.
The king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the promise David and Jonathan had spoken before God. But the king selected Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons that Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, plus the five sons that Saul’s daughter Merab had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite. He turned them over to the Gibeonites who hanged them on the mountain before God—all seven died together. Harvest was just getting underway, the beginning of the barley harvest, when they were executed.