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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 9:8

9:8 And he bowed himself, and said, What [is] thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such {d} a dead dog as I [am]?(d) Meaning, a despised person. 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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:8

(8) And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? This conduct of Mephibosheth bespeaks a very humble soul. David had expressed much the same language when he began to be first noticed by Saul. See 1 Samuel 18:18 . But it is still more beautiful and becoming when expressed as the language of grace, from a poor sinner brought into favour with the Lord Jesus. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:1-8

1-8 Amidst numerous affairs we are apt to forget the gratitude we owe, and the engagements we are under, not only to our friends, but to God himself. Yet persons of real godliness will have no rest till they have discharged them. And the most proper objects of kindness and charity, frequently will not be found without inquiry. Jonathan was David's sworn friend, therefore he shows kindness to his son Mephibosheth. God is faithful to us; let us not be unfaithful to one another. If Providence has... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 2 Samuel 9:1-8

David Receives Mephibosheth Graciously v. 1. And David said, at the time when his victories had given him comparative peace for the time being, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, any descendant of his, any member of his family, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake? The word here used applies to such kindness as the Lord shows, which is an outflow of the kindness and love of God living in the hearts of the believers. His question implies the answer: There... read more

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