2Sa 9:4-5 | TNotes | STEP | 9:4 Lo-debar was a small town in northern Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan), close to Mahanaim, the capital city of Mephibosheth’s late uncle, Ishbosheth. The town was also near Jabesh-gilead, where Saul first made a name for himself (1 Sam 11:1-13 ). • Makir son of Ammiel , Mephibosheth’s host, later supported David during Absalom’s revolt (2 Sam 17:27 ).

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‏ 2 Samuel 9:4-5

9:4 ^a Lo-debar was a small town in northern Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan), close to Mahanaim, the capital city of Mephibosheth’s late uncle, Ishbosheth. The town was also near Jabesh-gilead, where Saul first made a name for himself (1 Sam 11:1-13 ^b).

• Makir son of Ammiel, Mephibosheth’s host, later supported David during Absalom’s revolt (2 Sam 17:27 ^c).
9:5 ^d As Saul had once sent for David (1 Sam 16:19 ^e), now David sent for Mephibosheth. However, Saul sent for someone to minister to him, whereas David sent for someone to whom he could minister.