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
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