2 Samuel - Caput 9

2 Samuel 9.1 et dixit David putasne est aliquis qui remanserit de domo Saul ut faciam cum eo misericordiam propter Ionathan 2 Samuel 9.2 erat autem de domo Saul servus nomine Siba quem cum vocasset rex ad se dixit ei tune es Siba et ille respondit ego sum servus tuus 2 Samuel 9.3 et ait rex num superest aliquis de domo Saul ut faciam cum eo misericordiam Dei dixitque Siba regi superest filius Ionathan debilis pedibus 2 Samuel 9.4 ubi inquit est et Siba ad regem ecce ait in domo est Machir filii Amihel in Lodabar 2 Samuel 9.5 misit ergo rex David et tulit eum de domo Machir filii Amihel de Lodabar 2 Samuel 9.6 cum autem venisset Mifiboseth filius Ionathan filii Saul ad David corruit in faciem suam et adoravit dixitque David Mifiboseth qui respondit adsum servus tuus 2 Samuel 9.7 et ait ei David ne timeas quia faciens faciam in te misericordiam propter Ionathan patrem tuum et restituam tibi omnes agros Saul patris tui et tu comedes panem in mensa mea semper 2 Samuel 9.8 qui adorans eum dixit quis ego sum servus tuus quoniam respexisti super canem mortuum similem mei 2 Samuel 9.9 vocavit itaque rex Sibam puerum Saul et dixit ei omnia quaecumque fuerunt Saul et universam domum eius dedi filio domini tui 2 Samuel 9.10 operare igitur ei terram tu et filii tui et servi tui et inferes filio domini tui cibos ut alatur Mifiboseth autem filius domini tui comedet semper panem super mensam meam erant autem Sibae quindecim filii et viginti servi 2 Samuel 9.11 dixitque Siba ad regem sicut iussisti domine mi rex servo tuo sic faciet servus tuus et Mifiboseth comedet super mensam tuam quasi unus de filiis regis 2 Samuel 9.12 habebat autem Mifiboseth filium parvulum nomine Micha omnis vero cognatio domus Siba serviebat Mifiboseth 2 Samuel 9.13 porro Mifiboseth habitabat in Hierusalem quia de mensa regis iugiter vescebatur et erat claudus utroque pede

2 Samuel : Caput 9

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth

Chapter 9 of the book of 2 Samuel tells the touching story of David's kindness to Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. Through this account, we discover how David honors his covenant with Jonathan by showing profound generosity to Saul's descendants. This moving text illustrates David's search for Saul's heirs, in order to show them his kindness and mercy.

Themes of Loyalty and Mercy

This chapter explores important themes such as loyalty, mercy, and keeping promises. Mephibosheth's physical condition, which was lame, adds an extra dimension to David's generosity, highlighting the power of love and compassion in difficult circumstances.

Biblical Passages Related to the Themes of Grace and Faithfulness

We invite you to reflect on five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of grace and covenant faithfulness present in this touching chapter:

As we meditate on these passages, we are invited to imitate David's kindness and faithfulness, cultivating mercy in our own lives and honoring our promises. May this account of David and Mephibosheth inspire us to live in grace and compassion, like our Lord.