Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.
Mephibosheth
Because
General references
Bible References
Mephibosheth
2 Samuel 4:4
And Jonathan Saul's son had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the news came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jizreel; and his nurse took him up and fled. And it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 9:10
And thou, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food to eat. And Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread at my table continually. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
2 Samuel 16:4
And the king said to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained to Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly bow myself: may I find favour in thy sight, my lord, O king.
2 Samuel 19:25
And as soon as Jerusalem came to meet the king, the king said to him, Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?
Because
1 Samuel 18:3
And Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
1 Samuel 20:8
Deal kindly then with thy servant; for thou hast brought thy servant into a covenant of Jehovah with thee; but if there be in me iniquity, slay me thyself; for why shouldest thou bring me to thy father?
1 Samuel 23:18
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
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Joshua 2:17
And the men said to her, We will be quit of this thine oath which thou hast made us swear.
1 Samuel 23:18
And they two made a covenant before Jehovah; and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.