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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

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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 had him brought
This phrase highlights King David's initiative and authority. David's actions reflect his covenant loyalty to Jonathan, Saul's son, as seen in 1 Samuel 20:14-17. David's kindness to Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, is a demonstration of God's grace and mercy, prefiguring the grace offered through Jesus Christ. David's kingship is a type of Christ's eternal kingship, showing compassion and fulfilling promises.

from the house of Machir son of Ammiel
Machir was a man of influence and wealth, as indicated by his ability to provide refuge for Mephibosheth. This setting underscores the vulnerability of Mephibosheth, who was dependent on the kindness of others. Machir later supports David during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 17:27-29), indicating his loyalty to David. The mention of Machir's lineage, "son of Ammiel," provides historical context and authenticity to the narrative, grounding it in real familial ties.

in Lo-debar
Lo-debar was a town east of the Jordan River, in the region of Gilead. The name Lo-debar means "no pasture" or "no word," suggesting a place of desolation or obscurity. This location emphasizes Mephibosheth's lowly status and separation from the royal court. Theologically, it symbolizes humanity's spiritual barrenness before being brought into the presence of the King, akin to the redemption and restoration found in Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. King David
The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his leadership. In this context, he is showing kindness to the house of Saul for Jonathan's sake.

2. Mephibosheth
The son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul, who is lame in both feet. He is the recipient of David's kindness.

3. Machir son of Ammiel
A man from Lo-debar who is providing refuge to Mephibosheth. His house is where Mephibosheth is staying.

4. Lo-debar
A place of no pasture, often associated with barrenness or desolation. It is where Mephibosheth is living before being brought to David.

5. Jonathan
The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. His covenant with David is the reason for David's kindness to Mephibosheth.
Teaching Points
Covenant Faithfulness
David's actions demonstrate the importance of keeping promises and honoring covenants, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises.

Grace and Kindness
David's kindness to Mephibosheth is an example of grace, showing love and mercy to those who cannot repay us.

Redemption from Desolation
Mephibosheth's move from Lo-debar to the king's palace symbolizes redemption and restoration, akin to our spiritual journey from sin to salvation.

Hospitality and Inclusion
David's invitation to Mephibosheth to eat at his table is a powerful image of inclusion and acceptance, encouraging us to welcome and care for those marginalized in society.

God's Sovereignty
The account illustrates how God orchestrates events and relationships for His purposes, often beyond our understanding.

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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