2 Samuel 9:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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.”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

But on the way they got worried and started thinking, “We are being taken there because of the money that was put back in our sacks last time. He will arrest us, make us his slaves, and take our donkeys.”

Genesis 43:23

“It's all right,” the servant replied. “Don't worry. The God you and your father worship must have put the money there, because I received your payment in full.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

and even gave you his house and his wives. I let you rule Israel and Judah, and if that had not been enough, I would have given you much more.

2 Samuel 19:28

After all, you could have killed my whole family and me. But instead, you let me eat at your own table. Your Majesty, what more could I ask?”

2 Samuel 19:29

David answered, “You've said enough! I've decided to divide the property between you and Ziba.”

2 Samuel 19:33

David said to him, “Cross the river and go to Jerusalem with me. I will take care of you.”

2 Samuel 21:7

David had made a promise to Jonathan with the LORD as his witness, so he spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1

One day, David thought, “I wonder if any of Saul's family are still alive. If they are, I will be kind to them, because I made a promise to Jonathan.”

2 Samuel 9:10

You and your fifteen sons and twenty servants will work for Mephibosheth. You will farm his land and bring in his crops, so that Saul's family and servants will have food. But Mephibosheth will always eat with me at my table.”

2 Samuel 9:11

Ziba replied, “Your Majesty, I will do exactly what you tell me to do.” So Ziba's family and servants worked for Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth was lame, but he lived in Jerusalem and ate at David's table, just like one of David's own sons. And he had a young son of his own, named Mica.

2 Samuel 9:3

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.”

1 Kings 2:7

The sons of Barzillai from Gilead helped me when I was running from your brother Absalom. Be kind to them and let them eat at your table.

2 Kings 25:29

Jehoiachin was even allowed to wear his own clothes, and he ate at the king's table every day.

Psalm 41:9

My most trusted friend has turned against me, though he ate at my table.

Jeremiah 52:33

Jehoiachin was allowed to wear ordinary clothes instead of a prison uniform, and he even ate at the king's table every day.

Matthew 6:11

Give us our food for today.

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink with me in my kingdom, and you will each sit on a throne to judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

Revelation 3:20

Listen! I am standing and knocking at your door. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and we will eat together.

1 Samuel 12:24

You also must obey the LORD—you must worship him with all your heart and remember the great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay here. Isn't the same person trying to kill both of us? Don't worry! You'll be safe here with me.”