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David shows covenant kindness to Mephibosheth

For Jonathan's sake David sought a survivor of Saul's house and restored Saul's land to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. Though lame in both feet, Mephibosheth was given a permanent place at the king's table (2 Samuel 9:1-13).

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📖 2 Samuel 9:1–3

1Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” 2And there was a servant of Saul’s family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. 3So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”

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Sources: Scripture — 2 Samuel 9:1-13
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