2 Samuel 9:7

God's Word

“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.”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

The men were frightened, because they had been brought to Joseph’s house. They thought, “We’ve been brought here because of the money that was put back into our sacks the first time. They’re going to attack us, overpower us, take our donkeys, and make us slaves.”

Genesis 43:23

“It’s alright,” he said. “Don’t be afraid! Your God, the God of your father, must have given you treasure in your sacks. I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you your master Saul’s house and his wives. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if this weren’t enough, I would have given you even more.

2 Samuel 19:28

You could have killed anyone in my entire family, Your Majesty. Instead, you’ve seated me with those who eat at your table. So I no longer have the right to complain to the king.”

2 Samuel 19:29

The king asked him, “Why do you keep talking about it? I’ve said that you and Ziba should divide the land.”

2 Samuel 19:33

The king told Barzillai, “Cross the river with me. I’ll provide for you in Jerusalem.”

2 Samuel 21:7

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.

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 9:11

Ziba responded, “I will do everything you’ve commanded, Your Majesty.” From then on, Mephibosheth ate at David’s table as one of the king’s sons.

2 Samuel 9:13

However, Mephibosheth, who was disabled, lived in Jerusalem. He always ate at the king’s table.

2 Samuel 9:3

David asked, “Is there someone left in Saul’s family to whom I can show God’s kindness?” “Jonathan has a son who is disabled,” Ziba answered.

1 Kings 2:7

“Be kind to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead. Let them eat at your table. They helped me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

Jehoiakin no longer wore prison clothes, and he ate his meals in the king’s presence as long as he lived.

Psalm 41:9

Even my closest friend whom I trusted, the one who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.

Jeremiah 52:33

Jehoiakin no longer wore prison clothes, and he ate his meals in the king’s presence as long as he lived.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord of Armies says: Administer real justice, and be compassionate and kind to each other.

Matthew 6:11

Give us our daily bread today.

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will also sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.”

Revelation 3:20

Look, I’m standing at the door and knocking. If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door, I’ll come in and we’ll eat together.

1 Samuel 12:24

Fear the Lord, and serve him sincerely. Consider the great things he did for 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 22:23

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. The one who is seeking my life is ⌞also⌟ seeking your life. However, you will be under my protection.”