2 Samuel 9:7 ““Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness f…”

2 Samuel 9:7

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

World English Bible

David said to him, “Don’t be afraid, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your father. You will eat bread at my table continually.”

American Standard Version

And David said unto him, Fear not; for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Dauid sayd vnto him, Feare not: for I wil surely shewe thee kindnes for Ionathan thy fathers sake, and will restore thee all the fieldes of Saul thy father, and thou shalt eate bread at my table continually.

Darby Translation

And David said to him, Fear not; for I will certainly shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.

Young's Literal Translation

And David saith to him, 'Be not afraid; for I certainly do with thee kindness because of Jonathan thy father, and have given back to thee all the field of Saul thy father, and thou dost eat bread at my table continually.'

Bible in Basic English

And David said to him, Have no fear: for truly I will be good to you, because of your father Jonathan, and I will give back to you all the land which was Saul's; and you will have a place at my table at all times.

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Cross references

“Fear not”

Genesis 50:18–21 Genesis 43:23 1 Samuel 12:24 Genesis 43:18 1 Samuel 12:19 1 Samuel 12:20

Genesis 50:18–21 · BSB

His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!”

Genesis 43:23 · BSB

“It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.

1 Samuel 12:24 · BSB

Above all, fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you.

Genesis 43:18 · BSB

But the brothers were frightened that they had been taken to Joseph’s house. “We have been brought here because of the silver that was returned in our bags the first time,” they said. “They intend to overpower us and tak…

1 Samuel 12:19 · BSB

They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of asking for a king.”

1 Samuel 12:20 · BSB

“Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart.

“for I will”

2 Samuel 9:1 2 Samuel 9:3 2 Timothy 1:16–18 Ruth 2:11 Ruth 2:12

2 Samuel 9:1 · BSB

Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

2 Samuel 9:3 · BSB

So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”

2 Timothy 1:16–18 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

Ruth 2:11 · BSB

Boaz replied, “I have been made fully aware of all you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and how you came to a people you di…

Ruth 2:12 · BSB

May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”

“eat bread”

2 Samuel 19:28 1 Kings 2:7 Luke 22:30 Psalm 41:9 Revelation 3:20 2 Samuel 9:11

2 Samuel 19:28 · BSB

For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?”

1 Kings 2:7 · BSB

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.

Luke 22:30 · BSB

so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Psalm 41:9 · BSB

Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Revelation 3:20 · BSB

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

2 Samuel 9:11 · BSB

And Ziba said to the king, “Your servant will do all that my lord the king has commanded.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s own sons.

Also

2 Kings 25:29 2 Samuel 12:8

2 Kings 25:29 · BSB

So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.

2 Samuel 12:8 · BSB

I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

8Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?”

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