2 Samuel 21:7

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:4

Then the king said to Ziba, “Behold, all that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.” And Ziba said, “I do obeisance; let me ever find favor in your sight, my lord the king.”

2 Samuel 19:25

And when he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, “Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?”

2 Samuel 4:4

Jonathan, the son of Saul, had a son who was crippled in his feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel; and his nurse took him up, and fled; and, as she fled in her haste, he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:1

And David said, “Is there still any one left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?”

2 Samuel 9:10

And you and your sons and your servants shall till the land for him, and shall bring in the produce, that your master's son may have bread to eat; but Mephibosheth your master's son shall always eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

2 Samuel 9:6

And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David, and fell on his face and did obeisance. And David said, “Mephibosheth!” And he answered, “Behold, your servant.”

2 Samuel 9:7

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

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Keep the king's command, and because of your sacred oath be not dismayed;

1 Samuel 18:3

Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul.

1 Samuel 20:12

And Jonathan said to David, “The Lord, the God of Israel, be witness! When I have sounded my father, about this time tomorrow, or the third day, behold, if he is well disposed toward David, shall I not then send and disclose it to you?

1 Samuel 20:15

and do not cut off your loyalty from my house for ever. When the Lord cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth,

1 Samuel 20:17

And Jonathan made David swear again by his love for him; for he loved him as he loved his own soul.

1 Samuel 20:42

Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘The Lord shall be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants, for ever.’ ” And he rose and departed; and Jonathan went into the city.

1 Samuel 20:8

Therefore deal kindly with your servant, for you have brought your servant into a sacred covenant with you. But if there is guilt in me, slay me yourself; for why should you bring me to your father?”

1 Samuel 23:18

And the two of them made a covenant before the Lord; David remained at Horesh, and Jonathan went home.

1 Samuel 24:22

And David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.