2 Samuel 21:7

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However, the king spared Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, son of Saul, because of the oath sworn before the Lord between David and Jonathan, son of Saul.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:4

The king told Ziba, “I give you everything that belongs to Mephibosheth!” “I bow before you,” Ziba replied. “May you approve of me, Your Majesty.”

2 Samuel 19:25

When he arrived from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?”

2 Samuel 4:4

Jonathan, son of Saul, had a son lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about the deaths of Saul and Jonathan had come from Jezreel. His nurse had picked him up and run away, but as she rushed to get away, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1

David said, “Is there anyone still left of Saul's family so I can be kind to him for Jonathan's sake?”

2 Samuel 9:10

You and your sons and workers are to farm the ground for him and bring in the produce, so that your master's grandson will have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master's grandson, will always eat at my table.” Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty workers.

2 Samuel 9:6

When Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David, he bowed facedown to the ground in respect. Then David said, “Welcome, Mephibosheth.” “I am your servant,” he replied.

2 Samuel 9:7

“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for I will truly be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will return to you all the land owned by your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Ecclesiastes 8:2

My advice is to do what the king says, since that's what you promised God.

1 Samuel 18:3

Jonathan made a solemn agreement with David because he loved him as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 20:12

Jonathan said to David, “I promise by the Lord, the God of Israel, that I will question my father by this time tomorrow or the day after. If things look good for you, I'll send a message to you and let you know.

1 Samuel 20:15

and please don't ever remove your trustworthy love for my family, even when the Lord has removed every one of your enemies from the earth.”

1 Samuel 20:17

Jonathan made David swear this once more by making an oath based on David's love for him, for Jonathan already loved David as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 20:42

Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn a solemn oath in the name of the Lord. We said, ‘The Lord will be a witness between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’” Then David left, and Jonathan went back to town.

1 Samuel 20:8

So please treat me well, as you promised when you made an agreement with me before the Lord. If I've done wrong, then kill me yourself! Why take me to your father for him to do it?”

1 Samuel 23:18

The two of them made an agreement before the Lord. David stayed in Horesh and Jonathan went home.

1 Samuel 24:22

So David promised this to Saul with an oath. Then Saul went back home, but David and his men returned to the stronghold.