10/17/23 - 2 Samuel 9: 1-8
2 Samuel 9: 1-8 Observation: After David has become king, he's now looking for any surviving members of Saul's family so that David may show 'lovingkindness' for the sake of his friendship with Jonathan. David first finds Ziba, one of Saul's servants and David asks Ziba if there's anyone still alive that was part of Saul's household so that David may show 'lovingkindness'. Ziba points out Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son who is crippled in both feet and lived in the house of Machir in the city of Lo-debar. David summons Mephibosheth and when Mephibosheth arrives, he falls on his face in reverence. David reassures Mephibosheth to "not fear, for I wwill surely show lovingkindess to you." David also restores all the land that belong to Mephibosheth's grandfather Saul and David informs Mephibosheth that he may eat at David's tables as one of his sons. Interpretation: Through David, God shows His grace, mercy and overall kindness. Davi