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2 Samuel 9

2 Samuel 9:5

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

Modern
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
Traditional
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo–debar.
Literal
And King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
Latin
Misit ergo rex David, et tulit eum de domo Machir filii Ammiel, de Lodabar.

Original

Hebrew
English
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.

Notes

2 Samuel 9:5

As Saul had once sent for David (1 Samuel 16:19), now David sent for Mephibosheth. However, Saul sent for someone to minister to him, whereas David sent for someone to whom he could minister.

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

Ammiel: Father of Machir, David's ally David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Machir: Ammiel's son who hosted Mephibosheth

Places

Lo-debar: A town in Gilead; home of Mephibosheth

Glossary

Ammiel David Debir (Place) Kindness Kings, Books of First and Second Machir Mephibosheth Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba

Topics

Ammiel: Father of Machir Friendship: David and Jonathan Kindness: David to Mephibosheth Lo-Debar: A City in the Territory of the Tribe of Manasseh Lo-Debar: Home of Mephibosheth, the Lame Son of Jonathan Machir: A Man of Lo-Debar Who Took Care of Jonathan's Lame Son, Mephibosheth Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: David Entertains Him at his Table