2 Samuel 9:7

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

The brothers were afraid when they were brought to Joseph’s house and thought, “We were brought here because of the money that was put in our sacks on the first trip. He wants to attack us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.”

Genesis 43:23

But the servant answered, “It’s all right. Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, must have put the money in your sacks. I got the money you paid me for the grain last time.” Then the servant brought Simeon out to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you his kingdom and his wives. And I made you king of Israel and Judah. And if that had not been enough, I would have given you even more.

2 Samuel 19:28

You could have killed all my grandfather’s family. Instead, you put me with those people who eat at your own table. So I don’t have a right to ask anything more from the king!”

2 Samuel 19:29

The king said to him, “Don’t say anything more. I have decided that you and Ziba will divide the land.”

2 Samuel 19:33

David said to Barzillai, “Cross the river with me. Come with me to Jerusalem, and I will take care of you.”

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king protected Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the promise he had made to Jonathan in the Lord’s name.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is anyone still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to that person for Jonathan’s sake!”

2 Samuel 9:10

You, your sons, and your servants will farm the land and harvest the crops. Then your family will have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, will always eat at my table.” (Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.)

2 Samuel 9:11

Ziba said to King David, “I, your servant, will do everything my master, the king, commands me.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table as if he were one of the king’s sons.

2 Samuel 9:13

Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table. And he was crippled in both feet.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king asked, “Is anyone left in Saul’s family? I want to show God’s kindness to that person.” Ziba answered the king, “Jonathan has a son still living who is crippled in both feet.”

1 Kings 2:7

“Be kind to the children of Barzillai of Gilead, and allow them to eat at your table. They welcomed me when I ran away from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

So Jehoiachin put away his prison clothes. For the rest of his life, he ate at the king’s table.

Psalm 41:9

My best and truest friend, who ate at my table, has even turned against me.

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin put away his prison clothes, and for the rest of his life, he ate at the king’s table.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: ‘Do what is right and true. Be kind and merciful to each other.

Matthew 6:11

Give us the food we need for each day.

Luke 22:30

so you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Revelation 3:20

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you will eat with me.

1 Samuel 12:24

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

1 Samuel 20:15

You must never stop showing your kindness to my family, even when the Lord has destroyed all your enemies from the earth.”

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay with me. Don’t be afraid. The man who wants to kill you also wants to kill me. You will be safe with me.”