2Sa 9:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 9:1-13: 9:1-13 David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s crippled son. The incident is sandwiched between David’s victories in battle (8:1-18 , 10 ), indicating that David also had concern for individuals and a compassionate heart. 9:1 show kindness: The Hebrew word ( khesed ) speaks of covenant loyalty and faithfulness. The word frequently describes God’s commitment to his people, but it can also describe the devotion and loyalty between any two persons. David’s use of the word here echoes the language of the covenant of friendship between himself and Jonathan (1 Sam 20:12-17 ). • for Jonathan’s sake: Mephibosheth was Saul’s only remaining descendant and the only son of Jonathan.

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Summary for 2Sam 9:1-13: 9:1-13 ^a David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s crippled son. The incident is sandwiched between David’s victories in battle (8:1-18 ^b, 10 ^c), indicating that David also had concern for individuals and a compassionate heart. 9:1 ^d show kindness: The Hebrew word (khesed) speaks of covenant loyalty and faithfulness. The word frequently describes God’s commitment to his people, but it can also describe the devotion and loyalty between any two persons. David’s use of the word here echoes the language of the covenant of friendship between himself and Jonathan (1 Sam 20:12-17 ^e).

• for Jonathan’s sake: Mephibosheth was Saul’s only remaining descendant and the only son of Jonathan.