2 Samuel 9:7

Good News Translation

“Don't be afraid,” David replied. “I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table.”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

As they were being brought to the house, they were afraid and thought, “We are being brought here because of the money that was returned in our sacks the first time. They will suddenly attack us, take our donkeys, and make us his slaves.”

Genesis 43:23

The servant said, “Don't worry. Don't be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sacks for you. I received your payment.” Then he brought Simeon to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you his kingdom and his wives; I made you king over Israel and Judah. If this had not been enough, I would have given you twice as much.

2 Samuel 19:28

All of my father's family deserved to be put to death by Your Majesty, but you gave me the right to eat at your table. I have no right to ask for any more favors from Your Majesty.”

2 Samuel 19:29

The king answered, “You don't have to say anything more. I have decided that you and Ziba will share Saul's property.”

2 Samuel 19:33

The king said to him, “Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you.”

2 Samuel 21:7

But because of the sacred promise that he and Jonathan had made to each other, David spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1

One day David asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul's family? If there is, I would like to show him kindness for Jonathan's sake.”

2 Samuel 9:10

You, your sons, and your servants will farm the land for your master Saul's family and bring in the harvest, to provide food for them. But Mephibosheth himself will always be a guest at my table.” (Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.)

2 Samuel 9:11

Ziba answered, “I will do everything Your Majesty commands.” So Mephibosheth ate at the king's table, just like one of the king's sons.

2 Samuel 9:13

So Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem, eating all his meals at the king's table.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king asked him, “Is there anyone left of Saul's family to whom I can show loyalty and kindness, as I promised God I would?” Ziba answered, “There is still one of Jonathan's sons. He is crippled.”

1 Kings 2:7

“But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai from Gilead and take care of them, because they were kind to me when I was fleeing from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

So Jehoiachin was permitted to change from his prison clothes and to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life.

Psalm 41:9

Even my best friend, the one I trusted most, the one who shared my food, has turned against me.

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin was permitted to change from his prison clothes and to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life.

Zechariah 7:9

“Long ago I gave these commands to my people: ‘You must see that justice is done, and must show kindness and mercy to one another.

Matthew 6:11

Give us today the food we need.

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom, and you will sit on thrones to rule over the twelve tribes of Israel.

Revelation 3:20

Listen! I stand at the door and knock; if any hear my voice and open the door, I will come into their house and eat with them, and they will eat with me.

1 Samuel 12:24

Obey the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Remember the great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 20:15

show the same kind of loyalty to my family forever. And when the Lord has completely destroyed all your enemies,

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay with me and don't be afraid. Saul wants to kill both you and me, but you will be safe with me.”