2 Samuel 9:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. ”

2 Samuel 9:13 - 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 9:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. Did eat continually at the king's table - He was fit for no public office, but was t...
2 Samuel 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(9) В¶ Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house. (10) Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy...
2 Samuel 9:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem ,.... Either in some apartments in the king's palace, or in some house in the city provided for him; for he returned not to Lodebar, nor to any mansion house upon...
2 Samuel 9:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. Ver. 13. And was lame on both his feet. ] Or, Though he were lame, and therefore...
2 Samuel 9:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mephibosheth shall eat bread alway at my table Now David declares publicly what he had said privately to Mephibosheth. His family was to be maintained by the fruit of the estate that David gave him...
2 Samuel 9:13 - 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 9:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

9 Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house. 10 Thou therefore, and thy sons, and t...
2 Samuel 9:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
2 Samuel 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - 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 9:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David Gives Orders Fob Mephibosheth's CaRev. 9. Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, who may have resided upon the property of the family of Saul at Gibeah as steward, and said unto him,...
2 Samuel 9:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 9:10 ; 2 Samuel 9:11 ; 2 Samuel 9:3 ; 2 Samuel 9:7
2 Samuel 9:13 - 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 9:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 9:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 9:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 9:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 9:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 9:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 9:13 - Wells of Living Water Commentary