2 Samuel 9:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

David asked, “Are any of Saul's family still alive? If there are, I want to be kind to them.” Ziba answered, “One of Jonathan's sons is still alive, but he can't walk.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 4:4

Saul's son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who had not been able to walk since he was five years old. It happened when someone from Jezreel told his nurse that Saul and Jonathan had died. She hurried off with the boy in her arms, but he fell and injured his legs.

Luke 6:36

Have pity on others, just as your Father has pity on you.

Deuteronomy 10:15

Yet the Lord loved your ancestors and wanted them to belong to him. So he chose them and their descendants rather than any other nation, and today you are still his people.

2 Samuel 19:26

He answered, “Your Majesty, you know I can't walk. I told my servant to saddle a donkey for me so I could go with you. But my servant left without me, and

Deuteronomy 4:37

The Lord loved your ancestors and decided that you would be his people. So the Lord used his great power to bring you out of Egypt.

2 Samuel 9:7

David said, “Don't be afraid. I'll be kind to you because Jonathan was your father. I'm going to give you back the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. Besides that, you will always eat with me at my table.”

2 Samuel 19:27

then he lied about me. You're as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right.