Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed down to pay him honor. David said, “Mephibosheth!” “At your service,” he replied. New Living Translation His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.” English Standard Version And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, “Mephibosheth!” And he answered, “Behold, I am your servant.” Berean Standard Bible And 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. King James Bible Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! New King James Version Now when Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, had come to David, he fell on his face and prostrated himself. Then David said, “Mephibosheth?” And he answered, “Here is your servant!” New American Standard Bible Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and prostrated himself. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he said, “Here is your servant!” NASB 1995 Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and prostrated himself. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he said, “Here is your servant!” NASB 1977 And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and prostrated himself. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he said, “Here is your servant!” Legacy Standard Bible So Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and prostrated himself. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he said, “Here is your servant!” Amplified Bible Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David and fell face down and lay himself down [in respect]. David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he answered, “Here is your servant!” Christian Standard Bible Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, fell facedown, and paid homage. David said, “Mephibosheth! ” “I am your servant,” he replied. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, bowed down to the ground and paid homage. David said, “Mephibosheth!"” I am your servant,” he replied.” American Standard Version And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came unto David, and fell on his face, and did obeisance. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold, thy servant! English Revised Version And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came unto David, and fell on his face, and did obeisance. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! GOD'S WORD® Translation When Mephibosheth (son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul) came to David, he quickly bowed down with his face touching the ground. "Mephibosheth!" David said to him. "Yes, sir," he answered. Good News Translation When Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, arrived, he bowed down before David in respect. David said, "Mephibosheth," and he answered, "At your service, sir." International Standard Version When Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son and a grandson of Saul, approached David, he threw himself on his face out of respect. "Mephibosheth!" David said as he greeted him. "Hello! I am your servant," he replied. Majority Standard Bible And 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. NET Bible When Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he bowed low with his face toward the ground. David said, "Mephibosheth?" He replied, "Yes, at your service." New Heart English Bible And Mippibaal, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, and he fell face down in homage. And David said, "Mippibaal?" And he answered, "Look, your servant." Webster's Bible Translation Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, had come to David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! World English Bible Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, fell on his face, and showed respect. David said, “Mephibosheth?” He answered, “Behold, your servant!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, son of Saul, comes to David, and falls on his face, and pays respect, and David says, “Mephibosheth”; and he says, “Behold, your servant.” Young's Literal Translation and Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, son of Saul, cometh unto David, and falleth on his face, and doth obeisance, and David saith, 'Mephibosheth;' and he saith, 'Lo, thy servant.' Smith's Literal Translation And Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, son of Saul, will come to David and fall upon his face and worship him. And David will say, Mephibosheth. And he will say, Behold thy servant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when Miphiboseth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul was come to David, he fell on his face and worshipped. And David said: Miphiboseth? And he answered: Behold thy servant. Catholic Public Domain Version And when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, had come to David, he fell upon his face, and he reverenced. And David said, “Mephibosheth?” And he responded, “Your servant is here.” New American Bible When Meribbaal, son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David, he fell face down in homage. David said, “Meribbaal,” and he answered, “Your servant.” New Revised Standard Version Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, and fell on his face and did obeisance. David said, “Mephibosheth!” He answered, “I am your servant.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come to David, he fell on his face and did obeisance. And David said to him, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold your servant! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Maphibshath, son of Jonathan, son of Shaul, came to David and he fell on his face and worshiped, and David said to him: “Maphibshath!” And he said: “Your Servant has come!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came unto David, and fell on his face, and prostrated himself. And David said: 'Mephibosheth!' And he answered: 'Behold thy servant!' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Memphibosthe the son of Jonathan the son of Saul comes to the king David, and he fell upon his face and did obeisance to him: and David said to him, Memphibosthe: and he said, Behold thy servant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Mephibosheth…5So 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. 7“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”… Cross References 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 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 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. 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. 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 Samuel 24:21-22 So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. 1 Samuel 9:1 Now there was a Benjamite, a powerful man, whose name was Kish son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Becorath, the son of Aphiah of Benjamin. 1 Samuel 13:1 Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned over Israel forty-two years. 1 Samuel 31:2 The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. 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. 1 Chronicles 8:34 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. 1 Chronicles 9:40 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Treasury of Scripture Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come to David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold your servant! Mephibosheth 1 Chronicles 8:34 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. 1 Chronicles 9:40 And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah. called Meribbaal Genesis 18:2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, Genesis 33:3 And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother. 1 Samuel 20:41 And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded. Jump to Previous Bowed David Face Falleth Falling Fell Honor Honour Jonathan Mephibosheth Mephib'osheth Obeisance Pay Prostrated Reverence Saul ServantJump to Next Bowed David Face Falleth Falling Fell Honor Honour Jonathan Mephibosheth Mephib'osheth Obeisance Pay Prostrated Reverence Saul Servant2 Samuel 9 1. David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth7. For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's 9. He makes Ziba his farmer And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David This phrase introduces Mephibosheth, who is the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, Israel's first king. The mention of his lineage is significant, as it highlights the covenant between David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:3-4; 1 Samuel 20:14-17). Despite Saul's pursuit of David, David honors his promise to Jonathan by showing kindness to his offspring. This act of kindness reflects the biblical principle of covenant faithfulness, which is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The historical context is important here, as it was common for new kings to eliminate the previous king's descendants to secure their throne, yet David acts contrary to this norm. he fell facedown in reverence Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied Persons / Places / Events 1. MephiboshethThe son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. He was crippled in both feet and lived in obscurity until King David sought him out to show kindness for Jonathan's sake. 2. Jonathan The son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Jonathan and David had a covenant of friendship and loyalty, which David honored even after Jonathan's death. 3. David The King of Israel who sought to show kindness to the house of Saul for Jonathan's sake. His actions towards Mephibosheth demonstrate his faithfulness to his covenant with Jonathan. 4. Saul The first King of Israel and father of Jonathan. His relationship with David was complex, marked by jealousy and conflict. 5. Homage The act of Mephibosheth falling facedown and paying homage to David signifies respect and submission, acknowledging David's authority and kindness. Teaching Points Covenant FaithfulnessDavid's actions towards Mephibosheth highlight the importance of keeping promises and honoring commitments, even when it is inconvenient or costly. Grace and Kindness David's kindness to Mephibosheth is a powerful example of grace, showing favor to someone who could not repay him. This reflects God's grace towards us. Humility and Submission Mephibosheth's response to David is one of humility and submission, recognizing the king's authority and benevolence. Restoration and Redemption David's restoration of Saul's land to Mephibosheth symbolizes God's redemptive work in our lives, restoring what was lost.Verse 6. - He fell on his face. Mephibosheth probably expected the fate which in the East usually befalls the members of a dethroned dynasty. Subsequently in Israel each new line of usurpers put to death every male relative of its predecessor, and it was with difficulty in Judah that one babe was rescued from the hands of its own grandmother, Athaliah, when she usurped the throne. Looked at, then, in the light of Oriental policy, David's conduct was most generous. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And when Mephiboshethמְפִיבֹ֨שֶׁת (mə·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4648: Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame' son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jonathan, יְהוֹנָתָ֤ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites the son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Saul, שָׁאוּל֙ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites came וַ֠יָּבֹא (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David, דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse he fell facedown וַיִּפֹּ֥ל (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie in reverence. וַיִּשְׁתָּ֑חוּ (way·yiš·tā·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate Then David דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Mephibosheth!” מְפִיבֹ֔שֶׁת (mə·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4648: Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame' “I am your servant,” עַבְדֶּֽךָ׃ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant he replied. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links 2 Samuel 9:6 NIV2 Samuel 9:6 NLT 2 Samuel 9:6 ESV 2 Samuel 9:6 NASB 2 Samuel 9:6 KJV 2 Samuel 9:6 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 9:6 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 9:6 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 9:6 French Bible 2 Samuel 9:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 9:6 Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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