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2 Samuel 9:7

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

‘Don’t be afraid,’ David said to him, ‘since I intend to show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.’

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David asked, ‘Is there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness  to for Jonathan’s sake? ’


‘Show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite and let them be among those who eat at your table  because they supported me when I fled from your brother Absalom.


So the king asked, ‘Is there anyone left of Saul’s family that I can show the kindness of God to? ’ Ziba said to the king, ‘There is still Jonathan’s son who was injured in both feet.’


For my grandfather’s entire family deserves death from my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table.  So what further right do I have to keep on making appeals to the king? ’


so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom.   And you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.


So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life.


See! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.


I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms,  and I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more.


Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with all your heart; consider the great things he has done for you.


Then the steward said, ‘May you be well. Don’t be afraid. Your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your bags. I received your silver.’ Then he brought Simeon out to them.


Give us today our daily bread.


The king said to Barzillai, ‘Cross over with me, and I’ll provide for you  at my side in Jerusalem.’


Ziba said to the king, ‘Your servant will do all my lord the king commands.’ So Mephibosheth ate at David’s  table just like one of the king’s sons.


But the men were afraid because they were taken to Joseph’s house. They said, ‘We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time. They intend to overpower us, seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.’


You, your sons, and your servants are to work the ground for him, and you are to bring in the crops so your master’s grandson will have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.’ Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.


However, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king’s table. His feet had been injured.


So Jehoiachin changed his prison clothes, and he dined regularly in the presence of the king of Babylon for the rest of his life.


‘The Lord of Armies says this: “Make fair decisions.  Show faithful love and compassion  to one another.


don’t ever withdraw your kindness from my household #– #not even when the Lord cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.’


Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life.  You will be safe with me.’


The king said to him, ‘Why keep on speaking about these matters of yours? I hereby declare: you and Ziba are to divide the land.’


David spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between David and Jonathan, Saul’s son.





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