2 Samuel 9:7

New Living Translation

“Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

The brothers were terrified when they saw that they were being taken into Joseph’s house. “It’s because of the money someone put in our sacks last time we were here,” they said. “He plans to pretend that we stole it. Then he will seize us, make us slaves, and take our donkeys.”

Genesis 43:23

“Relax. Don’t be afraid,” the household manager told them. “Your God, the God of your father, must have put this treasure into your sacks. I know I received your payment.” Then he released Simeon and brought him out to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you your master’s house and his wives and the kingdoms of Israel and Judah. And if that had not been enough, I would have given you much, much more.

2 Samuel 19:28

All my relatives and I could expect only death from you, my lord, but instead you have honored me by allowing me to eat at your own table! What more can I ask?”

2 Samuel 19:29

“You’ve said enough,” David replied. “I’ve decided that you and Ziba will divide your land equally between you.”

2 Samuel 19:33

“Come across with me and live in Jerusalem,” the king said to Barzillai. “I will take care of you there.”

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, who was Saul’s grandson, because of the oath David and Jonathan had sworn before the Lord.

2 Samuel 9:1

One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

2 Samuel 9:10

You and your sons and servants are to farm the land for him to produce food for your master’s household. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, will eat here at my table.” (Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.)

2 Samuel 9:11

Ziba replied, “Yes, my lord the king; I am your servant, and I will do all that you have commanded.” And from that time on, Mephibosheth ate regularly at David’s table, like one of the king’s own sons.

2 Samuel 9:13

And Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show God’s kindness to them.” Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.”

1 Kings 2:7

“Be kind to the sons of Barzillai of Gilead. Make them permanent guests at your table, for they took care of me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

He supplied Jehoiachin with new clothes to replace his prison garb and allowed him to dine in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.

Psalm 41:9

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

Jeremiah 52:33

He supplied Jehoiachin with new clothes to replace his prison garb and allowed him to dine in the king’s presence for the rest of his life.

Zechariah 7:9

“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Matthew 6:11

Give us today the food we need,

Luke 22:30

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

Revelation 3:20

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

1 Samuel 12:24

But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 20:15

treat my family with this faithful love, even when the Lord destroys all your enemies from the face of the earth.”

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay here with me, and don’t be afraid. I will protect you with my own life, for the same person wants to kill us both.”