2 Samuel 9:1-11:27 KJV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1

2 Samuel 9:1. Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul— After the establishment of his kingdom, religion was David's first care; chap. 2 Samuel 7:1-2. Friendship now became his second. It is not, I think, to be imagined, but that he well knew there yet survived one of the sons of his dear friend Jonathan. Knowing him, however, to be under the protection of a very considerable family, where he wanted no convenience of life, it was not altogether so consistent with the principles of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1

1-7. David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul—On inquiry, Saul's land steward was found, who gave information that there still survived Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan who was five years old at his father's death, and whom David, then wandering in exile, had never seen. His lameness (2 Samuel 4:4) had prevented him from taking any part in the public contests of the time. Besides, according to Oriental notions, the younger son of a crowned monarch has a preferable claim to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

A. David’s Faithfulness ch. 9The story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth (ch. 9) helps to explain David’s subsequent acceptance by the Benjamites. It also enables us to see that the writer returned here to events in David’s early reign."It is, in my personal opinion, the greatest illustration of grace in all the Old Testament." [Note: Swindoll, p. 169.] If Mephibosheth was five years old when Jonathan and Saul died on Mt. Gilboa (2 Samuel 4:4), he was born in 1016 B.C. When David captured... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

David and Mephibosheth2 Samuel 9-20 have apparently been taken from a single document, written not long after the events recorded, and with special and unique knowledge of the circumstances of David’s court and its life.1-6. As soon as his wars were over, David remembered his promise to his friend Jonathan, and sends for his son Mephibosheth (or Meribbaal).7-13. David entertains Mephibosheth at his table, and bestows on him all the property that formerly belonged to Saul.12. Mephibosheth had a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

CHAPTER XII.DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH.2 Samuel 9:1-13.THE busy life which King David was now leading did not prevent memory from occasionally running back to his early days and bringing before him the friends of his youth. Among these remembrances of the past, his friendship and his covenant with Jonathan were sure to hold a conspicuous place. On one of these occasions the thought occurred to him that possibly some descendant of Jonathan might still be living. He had been so completely severed... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

6. David and Mephibosheth CHAPTER 9 1. Mephibosheth brought to David (2 Samuel 9:1-6 ) 2. Grace and mercy shown to him (2 Samuel 9:7-13 ) The story of Mephibosheth is the first thing mentioned after the government of David had been fully established. Typically it reveals the gospel in a beautiful way, and dispensationally the kindness of God which will be manifested in the coming kingdom. Mephibosheth is a type of the sinner and the condition which he is in. He was helpless, being lame of... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1

9:1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for {a} Jonathan’s sake?(a) Because of my oath and promise made to Jonathan, 1 Samuel 20:15. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

When David's kingdom was established, he was not infatuated with his self-importance, as many men would be. Some would be inclined to get rid of every possible challenger of his position, particularly those of the house of Saul, who had reigned before him. In contrast to this, David desired to show kindness to someone of the house of Saul who remained living (v.1). He proposed this "for Jonathan's sake," whose attachment to David was not to be forgotten. This history is a beautiful picture of... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

VICTORY EVERYWHERE INTRODUCTORY WORDS The title to this lesson is from the phrase, twice repeated in chapter 8, “And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went”; which the RV renders, “And the Lord gave victory to David whithersoever he went.” The Lord’s Battle It is important to keep in mind that the Lord gave the victory and that it was not David’s prowess that won it. Neither did his character merit it. God has a purpose concerning the redemption of the race in which He is using... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

David's Treatment of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:0 THE chapter opens with a question which we should have thought at one period of our study to have been utterly impossible. There is a most subduing melancholy in the inquiry. The voice sounds as if it were being uttered in a great sepulchre. The king's own sweet music is lost in that atmosphere. The question sounds hollow, dismal, like a poor voice struggling in a cave of wind. "Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul?" What do we... read more