2 Samuel 9:5
New International Version
So King David had him brought from Lo Debar, from the house of Makir son of Ammiel.

New Living Translation
So David sent for him and brought him from Makir’s home.

English Standard Version
Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar.

Berean Standard Bible
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.

King James Bible
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

New King James Version
Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.

New American Standard Bible
Then King David sent messengers who brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

NASB 1995
Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

NASB 1977
Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then King David sent and took him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

Amplified Bible
Then King David sent word and had him brought from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

Christian Standard Bible
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.

American Standard Version
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

English Revised Version
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So King David sent men to get him from the home of Ammiel's son Machir in Lo Debar.

Good News Translation
So King David sent for him.

International Standard Version
At this, King David sent for him and brought him from the home of Ammiel's son Makir in Lo-debar.

Majority Standard Bible
So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.

NET Bible
So King David had him brought from the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.

New Heart English Bible
Then the king sent, and fetched him out of the house of Makir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then king David sent, and brought him from the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

World English Bible
Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And King David sends, and takes him out of the house of Machir son of Ammiel, of Behold-Debar,

Young's Literal Translation
And king David sendeth, and taketh him out of the house of Machir son of Ammiel, of Lo-Debar,

Smith's Literal Translation
And king David will send and take him from the house of Machir, son of Ammiel, from Lo-Debar.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then king David sent, and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodabar.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, king David sent and brought him from the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

New American Bible
So King David sent for him and had him brought from the house of Machir, son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

New Revised Standard Version
Then King David sent and brought him from the house of Machir son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then King David sent and took him from the house of Machir, the son of Gammir, from Lo-debar.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King sent and took him from Makir, son of Gemil, from Ludbar
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And king David went, and took him out of the house of Machir the son Amiel of Lodabar.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David and Mephibosheth
4“Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.” 5 So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar. 6And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 19:24-30
Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ...

1 Samuel 20:14-17
And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” ...

1 Samuel 18:3
Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.

1 Samuel 20:42
And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.

1 Samuel 23:16-18
And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.

2 Samuel 21:7
Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.

1 Kings 2:7
But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom.

Genesis 19:29
So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, He remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the catastrophe that destroyed the cities where he had lived.

Genesis 40:14-15
But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. / For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.”

Genesis 47:29-31
When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.” Joseph answered, “I will do as you have requested.” / “Swear to me,” Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.

Ruth 2:20
Then Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the LORD, who has not withdrawn His kindness from the living or the dead.” Naomi continued, “The man is a close relative. He is one of our kinsman-redeemers.”

Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 25:34-40
Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ...

Luke 6:36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.


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2 Samuel 9
1. David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth
7. For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's
9. He makes Ziba his farmer














So King David
The phrase "So King David" introduces us to the central figure of this narrative, King David, who is a pivotal character in the history of Israel. David, anointed by God and known as a man after God's own heart, represents a type of Christ in the Old Testament. His actions often reflect God's grace and covenant faithfulness. In this context, David's initiative to reach out to Mephibosheth is a demonstration of his commitment to the covenant he made with Jonathan, Saul's son, showcasing the importance of loyalty and kindness in leadership.

had him brought
The act of having Mephibosheth brought to David is significant. It indicates David's authority and his proactive approach to fulfilling his promise. The Hebrew root for "brought" (בּוֹא, bo) implies a movement towards a place or person, often with purpose or intent. This reflects David's intentionality in seeking out Mephibosheth, not for political gain, but to show kindness. It is a reminder of how God seeks us out, not because of our merit, but because of His covenant love.

from Lo-debar
Lo-debar, a place name meaning "no pasture" or "no word," suggests a barren or desolate location. It symbolizes Mephibosheth's state of life—isolated, forgotten, and without hope. Theologically, it represents the human condition apart from God's grace. David's reaching out to Mephibosheth in Lo-debar is a powerful image of God's grace reaching us in our desolation, bringing us into His presence and blessing.

from the house of Machir
Machir, whose name means "sold" or "bartered," was a man of influence and wealth, providing refuge for Mephibosheth. This detail highlights the network of relationships and the providence of God in caring for His people. Machir's willingness to shelter Mephibosheth reflects the biblical principle of hospitality and support for those in need, a call for believers to be channels of God's grace to others.

son of Ammiel
Ammiel, meaning "people of God," provides a subtle reminder of Mephibosheth's heritage and identity. Despite his circumstances, Mephibosheth is still part of God's people, and David's actions affirm this identity. This phrase underscores the theme of restoration and belonging, as David restores Mephibosheth to a place of honor, reflecting God's redemptive work in restoring us to our rightful place as His children.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So King
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

David
דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

had him brought
וַיִּקָּחֵ֗הוּ (way·yiq·qā·ḥê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

from the house
מִבֵּ֛ית (mib·bêṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of Machir
מָכִ֥יר (mā·ḵîr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4353: Machir -- two Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ammiel
עַמִּיאֵ֖ל (‘am·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5988: Ammiel -- 'my kinsman is God', four Israelites

in Lo-debar.
דְבָֽר׃ (ḏə·ḇār)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3810: Lo-debar -- 'pastureless', a place in Gilead


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