2 Samuel 9:6

Translations

Modern

And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.

Traditional

Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

Literal

And Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, son of Saul, had come to David, and he fell on his face and bowed low. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he answered, “Behold, your servant!”

Latin

Cum autem venisset Miphiboseth filius Jonathæ filii Saul ad David, corruit in faciem suam, et adoravit. Dixitque David: Miphiboseth? Qui respondit: Adsum servus tuus.

Original

Hebrew

English

And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.

Notes

2 Samuel 9:6

Because of Mephibosheth's physical limitations, bowing low to the ground must have been very difficult.

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

Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC

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So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”
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The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
2 Samuel 19:24–30
Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.
1 Samuel 25:23
When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.
1 Chronicles 8:34
The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
Genesis 18:2
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
1 Samuel 20:41
When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.
Genesis 33:3
But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jonathan: Eldest son of King Saul and friend of David Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Glossary

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

Topics

David: King of Israel: Treats Mephibosheth, the Lame Son of Saul, with Great Kindness Friendship: David and Jonathan Kindness: David to Mephibosheth King: Ceremonial Recognition of Prostration Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: David Entertains Him at his Table

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