2 Samuel 9
Now that David has peace in the land he has time to remember his friendship and promises to Saul and Jonathan so he makes enquiries if anybody is left from the family of Saul.
An old palace servant is found called Ziba, who told David that Jonathan had a son, Mephibisheth, who is lame.
David sent for Mephibosheth who offered him his service. David restored the land of Saul to his family putting Ziba in charge while Jonathan's son would eat at David's table as a member of the family.
It is interesting that Mephibosheth had found a wife and had a son despite being crippled in both feet due to an accident.
Ziba (who had been busy) had 15 sons and 20 servants who were able to tend the land of Saul.
It is interesting that it is on account of Jonathan with whom David had a very close friendship and not Saul that David wanted to help the family of Saul. Though he asks Ziba, his sons, and servants to tend the land to support Saul's Grandson (rather than Jonathan's son) It would seem that Mephibosheth would be expected to contribute toward his upkeep at David's table.
You know what - I think I quite like David so far, he seems to be quite well rounded and his faith in God and his friendship with man are really quite central to his life.
Ok there are some acts towards his enemies that in this day and age are rather barbaric, but really no more so than other ancient civilisations.
Now that David has peace in the land he has time to remember his friendship and promises to Saul and Jonathan so he makes enquiries if anybody is left from the family of Saul.
An old palace servant is found called Ziba, who told David that Jonathan had a son, Mephibisheth, who is lame.
David sent for Mephibosheth who offered him his service. David restored the land of Saul to his family putting Ziba in charge while Jonathan's son would eat at David's table as a member of the family.
It is interesting that Mephibosheth had found a wife and had a son despite being crippled in both feet due to an accident.
Ziba (who had been busy) had 15 sons and 20 servants who were able to tend the land of Saul.
It is interesting that it is on account of Jonathan with whom David had a very close friendship and not Saul that David wanted to help the family of Saul. Though he asks Ziba, his sons, and servants to tend the land to support Saul's Grandson (rather than Jonathan's son) It would seem that Mephibosheth would be expected to contribute toward his upkeep at David's table.
You know what - I think I quite like David so far, he seems to be quite well rounded and his faith in God and his friendship with man are really quite central to his life.
Ok there are some acts towards his enemies that in this day and age are rather barbaric, but really no more so than other ancient civilisations.
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