2 Samuel 21:7

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But the king spared Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson, because of the oath in the Lord’s name between David and Jonathan, son of Saul.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:4

The king told Ziba, “In that case everything that belonged to Mephibosheth now belongs to you.” “I sincerely thank you,” said Ziba. “I hope to remain in your good graces, Your Majesty.”

2 Samuel 19:25

When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”

2 Samuel 4:4

In addition, Saul’s son Jonathan had a son who was crippled. When the boy was five years old, the news about ⌞the death of⌟ Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled ⌞to Gittaim⌟. She was in a hurry when she left, and he fell ⌞from her arms⌟ and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth.)

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there anyone left in Saul’s family to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

2 Samuel 9:10

You, your sons, and your servants should farm the land for him and harvest ⌞the crops⌟ so that your master’s family will have food to eat. However, your master’s grandson Mephibosheth will always eat at my table.” (Ziba had 15 sons and 20 servants.)

2 Samuel 9:6

When Mephibosheth (son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul) came to David, he quickly bowed down with his face touching the ground. “Mephibosheth!” David said to him. “Yes, sir,” he answered.

2 Samuel 9:7

“Don’t be afraid,” David told him, “I will certainly show you kindness for your father Jonathan’s sake. I will give back to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I ⌞advise⌟ you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.

1 Samuel 18:3

So Jonathan made a pledge of mutual loyalty with David because he loved him as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

1 Samuel 20:12

“As the Lord God of Israel ⌞is my witness⌟,” Jonathan continued, “I’ll find out in the next two or three days how my father feels about you. If he does feel kindly toward you, then I will send someone to tell you.

1 Samuel 20:15

never stop being kind to my family. The Lord will wipe each of David’s enemies off the face of the earth.

1 Samuel 20:17

Once again Jonathan swore an oath to David because of his love for David. He loved David as much as ⌞he loved⌟ himself.

1 Samuel 20:42

“Go in peace!” Jonathan told David. “We have both taken an oath in the Lord’s name, saying, ‘The Lord will be ⌞a witness⌟ between me and you and between my descendants and your descendants forever.’ ” So David left, and Jonathan went into the city.

1 Samuel 20:8

Now, be kind to me. After all, you forced me into an agreement with the Lord. If I have committed any crime, kill me yourself. Why bother taking me to your father?”

1 Samuel 23:18

Both of them made a pledge in the Lord’s presence. David stayed in Horesh, and Jonathan went home.

1 Samuel 24:22

So David swore to Saul. Then Saul went home, and David and his men went to their fortified camp.