2 Samuel 9:7

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan; I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you yourself shall eat at my table always.”

Cross References

Genesis 43:18

Now the men were afraid because they were brought to Joseph’s house, and they said, “It is because of the money, replaced in our sacks the first time, that we have been brought in, so that he may have an opportunity to fall upon us, to make slaves of us and take our donkeys.”

Genesis 43:23

He replied, “Rest assured; do not be afraid; your God and the God of your father must have put treasure in your sacks for you; I received your money.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

2 Samuel 12:8

I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your bosom and gave you the house of Israel and of Judah, and if that had been too little, I would have added as much more.

2 Samuel 19:28

For all my father’s house were doomed to death before my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right have I, then, to appeal to the king?”

2 Samuel 19:29

The king said to him, “Why speak any more of your affairs? I have decided: you and Ziba shall divide the land.”

2 Samuel 19:33

The king said to Barzillai, “Come over with me, and I will provide for you in Jerusalem at my side.”

2 Samuel 21:7

But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Saul’s son Jonathan, because of the oath of the Lord that was between them, between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:1

David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

2 Samuel 9:10

You and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat, but your master’s grandson Mephibosheth shall always eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

2 Samuel 9:11

Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so your servant will do.” Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, like one of the king’s sons.

2 Samuel 9:13

Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he always ate at the king’s table. Now he was lame in both his feet.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king said, “Is there anyone remaining of the house of Saul to whom I may show the kindness of God?” Ziba said to the king, “There remains a son of Jonathan; he is crippled in his feet.”

1 Kings 2:7

Deal loyally, however, with the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, for with such loyalty they met me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

2 Kings 25:29

So Jehoiachin put aside his prison clothes. Every day of his life he dined regularly in the king’s presence.

Psalm 41:9

Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate of my bread, has lifted the heel against me.

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin put aside his prison clothes, and every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table.

Zechariah 7:9

“Thus says the Lord of hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another;

Matthew 6:11

Give us today our daily bread.

Luke 22:30

so that 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

Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you with me.

1 Samuel 12:24

Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart, for consider what great things he has done for you.

1 Samuel 20:15

never cut off your faithful love from my house, even if the Lord were to cut off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”

1 Samuel 22:23

Stay with me, and do not be afraid, for the one who seeks my life seeks your life; you will be safe with me.”