Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” New Living Translation “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” English Standard Version And David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my table always.” Berean Standard Bible “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.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version So David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.” New American Standard Bible Then David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will assuredly show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you yourself shall eat at my table regularly.” NASB 1995 David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall eat at my table regularly.” NASB 1977 And David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall eat at my table regularly.” Legacy Standard Bible And David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show lovingkindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall eat at my table continually.” Amplified Bible David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will certainly show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall always eat at my table.” Christian Standard Bible “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “since I intend to show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “since I intend to show you kindness because of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.” 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. Contemporary English Version David said, "Don't be afraid. I'll be kind to you because Jonathan was your father. I'm going to give you back the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. Besides that, you will always eat with me at my table." English Revised 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Don't be afraid," David told him, "I will certainly show you kindness for your father Jonathan's sake. I will give back to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table." Good News Translation "Don't be afraid," David replied. "I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table." International Standard Version "Don't be afraid," David reassured him, "because I'm going to show gracious love to you in memory of your father Jonathan. I'm going to restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you'll always have a place at my table!" NET Bible David said to him, "Don't be afraid, because I will certainly extend kindness to you for the sake of Jonathan your father. You will be a regular guest at my table." New Heart English Bible And David said to him, "Do not 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 grandfather. You shall eat bread at my table continually." Webster's Bible Translation And David said to him, Fear not: for I will surely show thee kindness for the sake of Jonathan thy father, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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.” 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David says to him, “Do not be afraid; for I certainly do with you kindness because of your father Jonathan, and have given back to you all the field of your father Saul, and you continually eat bread at my table.” 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.' Smith's Literal Translation And David will say to him, Thou shalt not fear, for doing, I will do with thee mercy for sake of Jonathan thy father; and I turned back to thee all the field of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread upon my table always. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David said to him: Fear not, for I will surely shew thee mercy for Jonathan thy father's sake, and I will restore the lands of Saul thy father, and thou shalt eat bread at my table always. Catholic Public Domain Version And David said to him: “Do not be afraid. For I will certainly show mercy to you because of your father Jonathan. And I will restore to you all the fields of your father Saul. And you shall eat bread at my table always.” New American Bible “Do not be afraid,” David said to him, “I will surely be kind to you for the sake of Jonathan your father. I will restore to you all the lands of Saul your grandfather, and you shall eat at my table always.” New Revised Standard Version David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for 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 yourself shall eat at my table always.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David said to him, Fear not; for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father; and you shall eat bread at my table continually. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated David said to him: “Do not be afraid, because I am performing favor with you, because of Jonathan your father, and I return to you all the fields of Shaul your father, and truly you shall eat bread at my table!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And David said to him, Fear not, for I will surely deal mercifully with thee for the sake of Jonathan thy father, and I will restore to thee all the land of Saul the father of thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and Mephibosheth…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.” 8Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?”… 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. 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 23:18 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. Genesis 50:21 Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. Ruth 2:10-12 At this, she fell on her face, bowing low to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you should take notice of me, even though I am a foreigner?” / 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 did not know before. / 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.” 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. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Luke 6:35-36 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. / Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Matthew 25:34-36 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.’ Romans 12:20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Treasury of Scripture And David said to him, Fear not: for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father's sake, and will restore you all the land of Saul your father; and you shall eat bread at my table continually. Fear not Genesis 43:18,23 Genesis 50:18-21 1 Samuel 12:19,20,24 for I will 2 Samuel 9:1,3 Ruth 2:11,12 1 Kings 2:7 Jump to Previous Afraid Belonged Bread Continually David Eat Father's Fear Good Jonathan Kindness Regularly Restore Sake Saul Saul's Shew Show Surely Table TimesJump to Next Afraid Belonged Bread Continually David Eat Father's Fear Good Jonathan Kindness Regularly Restore Sake Saul Saul's Shew Show Surely Table Times2 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 “Do not be afraid,” said David, David's reassurance to Mephibosheth begins with a common biblical phrase, "Do not be afraid," which is often used by God or His messengers to calm those who are fearful (e.g., Genesis 15:1, Luke 1:30). This reflects David's intention to show peace and goodwill, contrasting the typical fate of a deposed king's descendants in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where new kings often eliminated potential rivals. “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.” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his heart after God and his covenant friendship with Jonathan, Saul's son. 2. Mephibosheth The son of Jonathan, grandson of Saul, who was crippled in both feet and living in obscurity. 3. Jonathan The son of King Saul and a close friend of David, with whom David had made a covenant of friendship and loyalty. 4. Saul The first King of Israel and grandfather of Mephibosheth, whose lineage was largely wiped out after his death. 5. The King's Table Symbolic of honor, provision, and acceptance, representing the place where Mephibosheth would be treated as one of the king's sons. Teaching Points Covenant FaithfulnessDavid's actions towards Mephibosheth demonstrate the importance of keeping promises and honoring commitments, even when it is not convenient. Grace and Kindness Just as David showed unmerited favor to Mephibosheth, believers are called to extend grace and kindness to others, reflecting God's grace towards us. Restoration and Provision David's restoration of Saul's land to Mephibosheth symbolizes God's desire to restore and provide for His people, even when they feel forgotten or unworthy. Fear and Assurance David's reassurance to Mephibosheth, "Do not be afraid," echoes God's frequent command to His people, reminding us to trust in His provision and protection. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9Does the sudden bestowal of Saul’s property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7–10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul’s possessions? Why does David’s decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)? In Daniel 5:2, how do we reconcile calling Belshazzar the “son” of Nebuchadnezzar with known Babylonian lineage? What are the key events in 2 Samuel?Verse 7. - All the land of Saul thy father. David probably restored to Mephibosheth not only the lands at Gibeah, which Ziba had managed to hold, but Saul's estates generally. There seems, nevertheless, to have been on Ziba's part a grudge against Mephibosheth for thus getting back from the king what he had hoped to keep as his own. The privilege of being the king's friend, and eating at his table, was an honour that would be more highly prized than even the possession of the estates. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Do notאַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid,” תִּירָ֗א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten said וַיֹּאמֶר֩ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say David, דָוִ֜ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction surely עָשֹׂה֩ (‘ā·śōh) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 6213: To do, make I will show אֶעֱשֶׂ֨ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make you עִמְּךָ֥ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with kindness חֶ֙סֶד֙ (ḥe·seḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty for the sake בַּֽעֲבוּר֙ (ba·‘ă·ḇūr) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5668: Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that of your father אָבִ֔יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Jonathan. יְהוֹנָתָ֣ן (yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3083: Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites I will restore וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֣י (wa·hă·ši·ḇō·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to you לְךָ֔ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land שְׂדֵ֖ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7704: Field, land of your grandfather אָבִ֑יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Saul, שָׁא֣וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and you וְאַתָּ֗ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you will always תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ) Adverb Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice eat תֹּ֥אכַל (tō·ḵal) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my table.” שֻׁלְחָנִ֖י (šul·ḥā·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7979: A table, a meal Links 2 Samuel 9:7 NIV2 Samuel 9:7 NLT 2 Samuel 9:7 ESV 2 Samuel 9:7 NASB 2 Samuel 9:7 KJV 2 Samuel 9:7 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 9:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 9:7 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 9:7 French Bible 2 Samuel 9:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 9:7 David said to him Don't be afraid (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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