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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
Meanwhile, Saul's son Jonathan had a son whose feet were crippled. When he was five years old, news had arrived about Saul and Jonathan from Jezreel, and his nurse picked him up to flee, but in her hurry to leave, he happened to fall and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 9:10
You and your servants are to farm the land on his behalf and bring in the crops in order to provide for your master's grandson. Meanwhile, Mephibosheth, your master's grandson, will always have a place at my table." (Now Ziba had fifteen sons and 20 servants.)
2 Samuel 16:4
So the king told Ziba, "Pay attention! Everything that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!" In response Ziba said, "I'm submitting to you. Let me find favor in your sight, your majesty the king!"
2 Samuel 19:25
When he arrived from Jerusalem to greet the king, the king asked him, "So why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?"
Because
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as he loved himself.
1 Samuel 20:8
Now, show gracious kindness to your servant because you have entered into a sacred covenant with your servant. If there is iniquity in me, then kill me yourself why should you bring me to your father?"
1 Samuel 23:18
The two of them made a covenant in the LORD's presence. David remained at Horesh while Jonathan went home.
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Joshua 2:17
The men replied, "We'll be free from our commitment to you to which you've obligated us
1 Samuel 23:18
The two of them made a covenant in the LORD's presence. David remained at Horesh while Jonathan went home.