2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 9 David, for Jonathan's sake, sendeth for his son Mephibosheth, 2 SAMUEL 9:1; entertaineth him at his table; and restoreth him all that was Saul s; appointing Ziba to be his servant, 2 SAMUEL 9:7. David's wars being ended, he set himself to the administration of justice to all his p... [ Continue Reading ]
A SERVANT; one who had been a servant, and, as it may seem, a steward to Saul. SEE POOLE ON "2 SAMUEL 9:10".... [ Continue Reading ]
THE KINDNESS OF GOD; either, first, That kindness which I owe him for God's sake, and by virtue of my oath given to him about it, 1 SAMUEL 20:14,15. But that oath seems only to oblige him to Jonathan's posterity, and not to any other of Saul's house. Or, secondly, Great and eminent kindness.... [ Continue Reading ]
In a place beyond Jordan, 2 SAMUEL 17:27, where his friends thought he might be kept out of David's sight.... [ Continue Reading ]
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ALL THE LAND OF SAUL is now seized and possessed by David, as due to him, either in right of his wife, to whom the inheritance was devolved, Saul's sons by his wives being all dead; see NUMBERS 27:8; or by Divine donation, as belonging to the crown which God had now given him; or by forfeiture, beca... [ Continue Reading ]
So contemptible in my person and condition.... [ Continue Reading ]
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THAT THY MASTER'S SON MAY HAVE FOOD TO EAT, i.e. that he may have wherewith to buy food for all his family, and all manner of provisions (which oft come under the title of _food_ and bread) necessary for himself and them. It is probable he had been the chief steward to manage Saul's lands; whereby h... [ Continue Reading ]
These are the words, either, first, Of David; the words _said he_, or _said the king_, being supplied out of the former and following verses. Or, secondly, Of Ziba, being thus rendered and understood. _Also Mephibosheth_, if the king so please, SHALL EAT AT MY TABLE, and shall be treated there accor... [ Continue Reading ]
MEPHIBOSHETH HAD A YOUNG SON; either, first, Before he was discovered and brought to the king; and then David seems guilty of a great error in forgetting his dear Jonathan so long; although his long and continued wars, both civil and foreign, might afford him some excuse, as filling his mind and tim... [ Continue Reading ]
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