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2 Samuel, 9

1. And David said: Is there any one, think you, left of the house of Saul, that I may shew kindness to him for Jonathan's sake?

1. Davide domandò: "C'è ancora qualche superstite della casa di Saul? Vorrei usargli misericordia a motivo di Gionata".

2. Now there was of the house of Saul, a servant named Siba: and when the king had called him to him, he said to him: Art thou Siba? And he answered: I am Siba thy servant.

2. La casa di Saul aveva un servo di nome Zibà, che fu fatto venire da Davide. Il re gli domandò: "Sei tu Zibà?". Quello rispose: "Sono io, tuo servo!".

3. And the king said: Is there any one left of the house of Saul, that I may shew the mercy of God unto him? And Siba said to the king: There is a son of Jonathan left, who is lame of his feet.

3. Aggiunse il re: "Non c'è più nessuno della casa di Saul? Vorrei usare con lui la bontà di Dio!". Zibà rispose al re: "C'è ancora un figlio di Gionata con i piedi storpi".

4. Where is he? said he. And Siba said to the king: Behold he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel in Lodabar.

4. Il re gli domandò: "Dov'è?". Zibà gli rispose: "E' in casa di Machir, figlio di Ammièl, a Lodebàr".

5. Then king David sent, and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel of Lodabar.

5. Allora il re Davide lo mandò a prendere dalla casa di Machir, figlio di Ammièl, a Lodebàr.

6. And when Miphiboseth the son of Jonathan the son of Saul was come to David, he fell on his face and worshipped. And David said: Miphiboseth? And he answered: Behold thy servant.

6. Merib-Baal, figlio di Gionata, figlio di Saul, arrivato da Davide, cadde sulla sua faccia e si prostrò. Davide disse: "Merib-Baal!". Rispose: "Ecco il tuo servo!".

7. And David said to him: Fear not, for I will surely shew thee mercy for Jonathan thy father's sake, and I will restore the lands of Saul thy father, and thou shalt eat bread at my table always.

7. Davide gli disse: "Non temere, perché voglio usare benevolenza con te a motivo di Gionata tuo padre. Ti restituisco tutti i campi di Saul tuo padre e tu prenderai cibo sempre alla mia mensa".

8. He bowed down to him, and said: Who am I thy servant, that thou shouldst look upon such a dead dog as I am?

8. Egli si prostrò e disse: "Che cos'è il tuo servo, perché tu ti volga verso un cane morto quale sono io?".

9. Then the king called Siba the servant of Saul, and said to him: All that belonged to Saul, and all his house, I have given to thy master's son.

9. Poi il re chiamò Zibà, servo di Saul, e gli disse: "Tutto quello che apparteneva a Saul e a tutta la sua casa, lo do al figlio del tuo padrone.

10. Thou therefore and thy sons and thy servants shall till the land for him: and thou shalt bring in food for thy master's son, that he may be maintained: and Miphiboseth the son of thy master shall always eat bread at my table. And Siba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

10. Lavorerai per lui la terra tu, i tuoi figli e i tuoi servi, e il raccolto che ne riceverai assicurerà il cibo per la casa del tuo padrone che essa mangerà; ma Merib-Baal, figlio del tuo padrone, prenderà cibo sempre alla mia mensa". Ora Zibà aveva quindici figli e venti servi.

11. And Siba said to the king: As thou my lord the king hast commanded thy servant, so will thy servant do: and Miphiboseth shall eat at my table, as one of the sons of the king.

11. Zibà rispose al re: "Il tuo servo farà tutto esattamente come il re mio signore ha comandato al suo servo". Così Merib-Baal mangiava alla mensa di Davide, come uno dei figli del re.

12. And Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all the kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth.

12. Merib-Baal aveva un bambino di nome Micà; tutti quelli che abitavano la casa di Zibà furono al servizio di Merib-Baal.

13. But Miphiboseth dwelt in Jerusalem: because he ate always of the king's table: and he was lame of both feet.

13. Però Merib-Baal risiedeva a Gerusalemme perché mangiava sempre alla mensa del re. Era storpio di tutti e due i piedi.



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9:1-5 - King David seeks out a descendant of Saul to show kindness, demonstrating his commitment to the covenant he made with Jonathan. This action illustrates the importance of loyalty and mercy in family and social relationships (see also 1 Samuel 20:14-17 and Psalm 89:28).

9:6-8 - Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, is brought before David and fears for his life. David, however, welcomes him and promises to restore his property, exemplifying God's grace and acceptance of the lost and marginalized (see also Luke 14:21-23 and Ephesians 2:8-9).

9:9-10 - David entrusts Ziba, Saul's servant, with the responsibility of caring for Mephibosheth's land, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with a royal position. This narrative shows how God uses people to restore and care for those in need (see also 1 Peter 4:10 and Matthew 25:14-30).

9:11-13 - Mephibosheth becomes part of the royal family and sits at David's table, symbolizing acceptance and inclusion. This gesture by David reflects the divine grace that makes us part of God's family, despite our limitations and failures (see also Galatians 3:26-28 and Revelation 19:9).

Kapcsolódó versek 2 Samuel, 9:

2 Samuel chapter 9 recounts David's kindness to Mephibosheth. How does David honor his covenant with Jonathan? This touching text describes David's search for Saul's descendants to show kindness, resulting in the restoration of Mephibosheth. The chapter explores themes of loyalty, mercy, and keeping past promises. Mephibosheth's physical condition adds depth to David's generosity. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the themes of grace and faithfulness to covenants present in this moving chapter.

Proverbs 20:28: "Love and fidelity preserve the king; through love your throne is established." - This proverb reflects David's loyalty and kindness to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9, showing how these qualities strengthen a kingship.

Micah 7:18: "Who is comparable to you, O God, who forgives sin and forgets the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You, who do not remain angry forever, but take pleasure in showing love." - David's mercy toward Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 reflects the divine mercy described in this verse.

Ephesians 2:4-5: "However, God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in transgressions - by grace you have been saved." - David's grace toward Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 prefigures the divine grace described by Paul in this passage.

Romans 12:10: "Dedicate yourselves to each other with brotherly love. Prefer to give honor to others more than to yourself." - David's attitude in honoring the memory of Jonathan through Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 exemplifies this New Testament principle.

James 2:13: "For judgment without mercy will be exercised on those who have not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!" - David's mercy toward Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 illustrates the principle laid out by James in this verse.

FAQ:

Who was Mephibosheth and why did David favor him?

Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul. David favored him out of love for Jonathan, restoring Saul's land to him and allowing him to eat at his table. (2 Samuel 9:6-7)

How did David show kindness to the house of Saul?

David sought out Saul's descendants and found Mephibosheth, guaranteeing him provisions and a place at the royal table, fulfilling his covenant with Jonathan. (2 Samuel 9:1-7)

What was Mephibosheth's physical condition?

Mephibosheth had been lame in his feet since childhood, the result of a fall when his nurse fled after the death of Saul and Jonathan. (2 Samuel 9:3, 13)

Who was Ziba and what was his role in the story of Mephibosheth?

Ziba was a servant of Saul. David called him to find Saul’s descendants and then appointed him to manage Mephibosheth’s land. (2 Samuel 9:2, 9-10)

What does the story of Mephibosheth teach us about grace?

Just as David showed kindness to Mephibosheth, God offers us undeserved grace, inviting us to His table despite our limitations. (2 Samuel 9:7, 13)


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