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
Saul's son Jonathan had a son who was crippled. When the boy was five years old, the news about the death of Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled to Gittaim. She was in a hurry when she left. He fell from her arms and became disabled. His name was Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 9:10
You, your sons, and your servants will farm the land for your master Saul's family and bring in the harvest. This will provide food for them. Mephibosheth will always be a guest at my table. Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.
2 Samuel 16:4
The king told Ziba: In that case everything that belonged to Mephibosheth now belongs to you. I sincerely thank you, said Ziba, I hope to remain in your good graces, Your Majesty.
2 Samuel 19:25
They returned to Jerusalem. Mephibosheth came to see David. David asked him: Why did you not go with me?
Because
1 Samuel 18:3
Jonathan made a covenant with David. He loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 20:8
Therefore deal kindly with your servant. You brought your servant into a covenant of Jehovah with you. But if there is iniquity in me kill me yourself. Why should you take me to your father?'
1 Samuel 23:18
They both promised Jehovah that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home while David stayed at Horesh.
General references
Joshua 2:17
The men said to her: We will be free from this oath you made us swear.
1 Samuel 23:18
They both promised Jehovah that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home while David stayed at Horesh.