2 Samuel 9

2 Samuel 9:1

DAvid said] That is, enquired of his servants.

2 Samuel 9:3

the kindenesse of God] That is, great kindnesse, confirmed by covenant and oath in Gods presence, 1 Sam. 20. 14, 15, 16.

lame on his feet] Chap. 4. 4.

2 Samuel 9:4

Le-debar] Situate in the land of Gilead beyond Jordan, in the tribe of God, not at from Mahanaim, Chap. 17. 27.

2 Samuel 9:5

fet him] That is, caused him to be brought to him.

2 Samuel 9:7

will restore thee] For David had now the right to dispose of them, because by the rising of the house of Saul, and warring against their lawfull king, they were confiscate.

eat bread] That is, eat and drink, and take thy diet with me at my own table, and be my daily guest.

2 Samuel 9:8

a dead dog] is, one very mean and contemptible, who am wholly unworthy of so high an honour. See Chap. 3. 8.

2 Samuel 9:9

Sauls servant] To wit, when he lived; but now the servant of Mephibosheth.

masters sons] That is, Mephibosheth, the nephew or grandson of Saul, who usually in the Scriptures are called sonnes, Daniel 5:11.

2 Samuel 9:10

masters son] That is, Micha the son of Mephibosheth, vers. 12.