2 Samuel 9:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? ”

2 Samuel 9:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for (a) Jonathan's sake? (a) Because of my oath and promise made to Jonathan, ( 1 Samuel 20:15 ).
2 Samuel 9:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9. David shows Favour to Meri-baal (J). David, asking as to survivors of the house of Saul, hears of Meri-baal ( 2 Samuel 4:4 *); he bestows upon him Saul's private estates, and gives him...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

kindness . grace, favour, or lovingkindness.
2 Samuel 9:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? Is there yet any that is left - David recollecting the covenant made with his fri...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul— After the establishment of his kingdom, religion was David's first care; chap. 2 Samuel 7:1-2 . Friendship now became his second. It is not, I t...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul? It is quite clear...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David and Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9-20 have apparently been taken from a single document, written not long after the events recorded, and with special and unique knowledge of the circumstances of Da...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XII. DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:1-13 . THE busy life which King David was now leading did not prevent memory from occasionally running back to his early days and bringing befor...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Kindness for Jonathan's Sake 2 Samuel 9:1-13 This poor cripple at Lodebar never supposed that David would show him favor. Did he not belong to the rejected house of Saul? What could he expect f...
2 Samuel 9:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

There is an exquisite tenderness about the story here recorded. David's love for Jonathan was still fresh. One can easily imagine how in the days of his growing prosperity the king would often think...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS This chapter continues the history of David, and is directed to that part of his character which represents the amiableness of his mind, in his kindness towards the house of Saul. Finding,...
2 Samuel 9:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

KINDNESS TO THE LIVING FOR THE SAKE OF THE DEAD ‘Kindness for Jonathan’s sake.’ 2 Samuel 9:1 I. We should never forget those who have been kind to us. —Even if the persons have gone beyond...
2 Samuel 9:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And David said ,.... To some of his courtiers: is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul ? which question was put by him, not in order to destroy them, lest they should disturb his govern...
2 Samuel 9:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? Ver. 1. And David said. ] Tandem aliquando, long and last good Jonathan's po...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And David said, Is there any left of the house of Saul Having ended the wars in which he had been engaged, and settled his kingdom and court, and enjoyed a short interval of peace and tranquillity,...
2 Samuel 9:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

When David's kingdom was established, he was not infatuated with his self-importance, as many men would be. Some would be inclined to get rid of every possible challenger of his position, particularl...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David's Kindness to Jonathan's Son. B. C. 1039. 1 And David said, Is there yet any that...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 9 David, for Jonathan's sake, sendeth for his son Mephibosheth, 2 Samuel 9:1-6 ; entertaineth him at his table; and restoreth him all that was Saul s; appointing Ziba to be his...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 9:1 . “And David said.” This could not have occurred until David had reigned many years, seeing that Mephibosheth was only five years old when his father...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

kindness A lovely picture of salvation by grace. (1) What grace is -- kindness to a helpless one for another's sake, ( 2 Samuel 1:1-3 ); ( 1 John 2:12 ). (2) Grace gives the highest plac...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

REFLECTIONS. When princes are in adversity they can be familiar with their faithful friends; but on being elevated to the throne, and thronged with the cares of government, they are apt to leave them...
2 Samuel 9:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake. A gracious temper I. An affecting exhibition of the vicissitudes of human life. I do not no...
2 Samuel 9:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 9:1 Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul? As Mephibosheth was five years old at his father's death ( 2 Samuel 4:4 ), but now had a son ( 2 Samuel 9:12 ),...
2 Samuel 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And David said, at the time when his victories had given him comparative peace for the time being, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, any descendant of his, any member of his famil...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 2:7 ; 1 Peter 3:8 ; 1 Samuel 18:1-4 ; 1 Samuel 20:14-17 ; 1 Samuel 20:42 ; 1 Samuel 23:16-18 ; 2 Samuel 1:26 ; John 19:26 ; John 19:27 ; Mark 9:41 ; Matthew 10:42 ; Matthew 25:40...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Mephibosheth, a Type of Saving Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Mephibosheth is most fascinating. It has a backward look, as we remember the espousals of Jonathan to David...
2 Samuel 9:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Of Saul — He saith not of the house of Jonathan, for he knew not of any son he had left, and therefore thought his kindness and obligation was to pass to the next of his kindred. As for Mephiboshet...

2 Samuel 9:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 9:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 9:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 9:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - Scofield Reference Notes

2 Samuel 9:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 9:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 9:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 9:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Samuel 9:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes