2 Samuel 9:7

Easy To Read Version

David said to Mephibosheth, “Don’t be afraid. I will be kind to you. I will do this because of your father Jonathan. I will give back to you all of the land of your grandfather Saul. And you will always be able to eat at my table.”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

The brothers were scared when they were taken to Joseph’s house. They said, “We have been brought here because of the money that was put back in our sacks the last time. They will use that as proof against us. And they will steal our donkeys and make us slaves.”

Genesis 43:23

But the servant answered, “Don’t be afraid; believe me. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sack as a gift. I remember that you paid me for the grain the last time.”

2 Samuel 12:8

I let you take his family and his wives. And I made you king of Israel and Judah. As if that were not enough, I gave you more and more.

2 Samuel 19:28

You could have killed all my grandfather’s [111] family. But you did not do this. You put me with the people who eat at your own table. So I don’t have a right to complain to the king about anything.”

2 Samuel 19:29

The king said to Mephibosheth, “Don’t say anything more about your problems. This is what I decide: You and Ziba will divide the land.”

2 Samuel 19:33

David said to Barzillai, “Come across {the river} with me. I will take care of you if you will live in Jerusalem with me.”

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth. Jonathan was Saul’s son, but David had made a promise in the Lord’s name to Jonathan. [121] So the king did not let them hurt Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there any person still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to this person. I want to do it for Jonathan.”

2 Samuel 9:10

You will farm the land for Mephibosheth. Your sons and servants will do this for Mephibosheth. You will harvest the crops. Then your master’s grandson (Mephibosheth) will have plenty of food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, will always be able to eat at my table.”

2 Samuel 9:11

Ziba said to King David, “I am your servant. I will do everything that my lord the king commands.”

2 Samuel 9:13

Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet. Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. Every day Mephibosheth ate at the king’s table.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king said, “Is there any person left in Saul’s family? I want to show God’s kindness to this person.”

1 Kings 2:7

“Be kind to the children of Barzillai of Gilead. Let them be your friends and eat at your table. They helped me when I ran away from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

Evil Merodach let Jehoiachin stop wearing prison clothes. And Jehoiachin ate at the same table with Evil Merodach, every day for the rest of his life.

Psalm 41:9

My best friend ate with me.\par I trusted him.\par But now, even he has turned against me.\par

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin took his prison clothes off. For the rest of his life, he ate regularly at the king’s table.

Zechariah 7:9

The Lord All-Powerful said these things.\par “You must do what is right and fair.\par You must be kind and merciful to each other.\par

Matthew 6:11

Give us the food we need for each day.\par

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes (family groups) of Israel. {\cf2\super [354]}

Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If a person hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person. And that person will eat with me.

1 Samuel 12:24

But you must honor the Lord. You must truly serve the Lord with all your heart. Remember the wonderful things he did for you!

1 Samuel 20:15

don’t ever stop showing your kindness to my family. The Lord will destroy all your enemies from the earth.

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. Why? Because the man (Saul) who tried to kill you is the same man who wants to kill me. I will protect you if you stay with me.”