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2 Samuel 9:6

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 9:6

Verse 6 of 13

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Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!

2 Samuel 9:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:6

Theological / Devotional

Mephibosheth. Called “Merib-baal” in 1 Chron. 8:34 and 9:40. The Heb. bosheth, meaning “shame,” seems to have been substituted by the Hebrews in proper names in place of the heathen title Baal. Compare Ish-bosheth and Esh-baal (see on 2 Sam. 2:8), Jerubbaal and Jerubbesheth (Judges 6:32; 2 Sam. 11:21).

He fell on his face. Mephibosheth realized that his life was at the mercy of the king. If David had so desired, he could have given orders for his execution in order that the seed of Saul might be completely wiped out of existence, and that there would be no possibility for a rival to arise from that source who might claim the throne.

Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth was the grandson of Saul, and his childhood memories were of the struggle between his uncle Ish-bosheth and David. He now stood before the king, pledging loyalty to the house of David. Henceforth he would be a servant of the king, faithfully doing his bidding.

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