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2 Samuel 9

2 Samuel 9:2

David and Mephibosheth · 2 Samuel 9:1–13
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Translations

Modern
And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied.
Traditional
And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.
Literal
And to the house of Saul was a servant, and his name was Ziba. And they called him to David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “Your servant.”
Latin
Erat autem de domo Saul servus nomine Siba: quem cum vocasset rex ad se, dixit ei: Tune es Siba? Et ille respondit: Ego sum servus tuus.

Original

Hebrew
English
And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied.

Notes

2 Samuel 9:1–13

David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, the disabled son of Jonathan. This account appears between reports of David’s military victories (2 Samuel 8:1–18, 10). Its placement shows that David not only achieved success in war but also cared for individuals and acted with compassion.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel Ziba: Servant of Saul's household, later served David

Glossary

David Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba

Topics

Friendship: David and Jonathan Kindness: David to Mephibosheth Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: David Entertains Him at his Table