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2 Samuel — Capítulo 9

David’s ascension to power over all the tribes of Israel was lined with violence, politics, and intrigue. David was far from a perfect king—he committed adultery, then committed murder to cover it up, and chaos ensued in his family and the nation. Yet God was eternally committed to David and his descendants. He protected David during the many challenges to his authority and mercifully forgave a…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Dijo David: ¿Ha quedado alguno de la casa de Saúl, a quien haga yo misericordia por amor de Jonatán?

2Y había un siervo de la casa de Saúl, que se llamaba Siba, al cual llamaron para que viniese a David. Y el rey le dijo: ¿Eres tú Siba? Y él respondió: Tu siervo.

3El rey le dijo: ¿No ha quedado nadie de la casa de Saúl, a quien haga yo misericordia de Dios? Y Siba respondió al rey: Aún ha quedado un hijo de Jonatán, lisiado de los pies.

4Entonces el rey le preguntó: ¿Dónde está? Y Siba respondió al rey: He aquí, está en casa de Maquir hijo de Amiel, en Lodebar.

5Entonces envió el rey David, y le trajo de la casa de Maquir hijo de Amiel, de Lodebar.

6Y vino Mefi-boset, hijo de Jonatán hijo de Saúl, a David, y se postró sobre su rostro e hizo reverencia. Y dijo David: Mefi-boset. Y él respondió: He aquí tu siervo.

7Y le dijo David: No tengas temor, porque yo a la verdad haré contigo misericordia por amor de Jonatán tu padre, y te devolveré todas las tierras de Saúl tu padre; y tú comerás siempre a mi mesa.

8Y él inclinándose, dijo: ¿Quién es tu siervo, para que mires a un perro muerto como yo?

9Entonces el rey llamó a Siba siervo de Saúl, y le dijo: Todo lo que fue de Saúl y de toda su casa, yo lo he dado al hijo de tu señor.

10Tú, pues, le labrarás las tierras, tú con tus hijos y tus siervos, y almacenarás los frutos, para que el hijo de tu señor tenga pan para comer; pero Mefi-boset el hijo de tu señor comerá siempre a mi mesa. Y tenía Siba quince hijos y veinte siervos.

11Y respondió Siba al rey: Conforme a todo lo que ha mandado mi señor el rey a su siervo, así lo hará tu siervo. Mefi-boset, dijo el rey, comerá a mi mesa, como uno de los hijos del rey.

12Y tenía Mefi-boset un hijo pequeño, que se llamaba Micaía. Y toda la familia de la casa de Siba eran siervos de Mefi-boset.

13Y moraba Mefi-boset en Jerusalén, porque comía siempre a la mesa del rey; y estaba lisiado de ambos pies.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

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I. 9:1-13 David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s crippled son. The incident is sandwiched be…

9:1-13 David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s crippled son. The incident is sandwiched between David’s victories in battle (8:1-18, 10), indicating that David also had concern for individuals and a compassionate heart. 9:1 show kindness: The Hebrew word (khesed) speaks of covenant loyalty and faithfulness. The word frequently describes God’s commitment to his people, but it can also describe the devotion and loyalty between any two persons. David’s use of the word here echoes the language of the covenant of friendship between himself and Jonathan (1 Sam 20:12-17). • for Jonathan’s sake: Mephibosheth was Saul’s only remaining descendant and the only son of Jonathan.

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II. 9:3 Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet from a childhood accident (see 4:4).

9:3 Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet from a childhood accident (see 4:4).

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III. 9:4 Lo-debar was a small town in northern Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan), close to Mah…

9:4 Lo-debar was a small town in northern Transjordan (the area east of the Jordan), close to Mahanaim, the capital city of Mephibosheth’s late uncle, Ishbosheth. The town was also near Jabesh-gilead, where Saul first made a name for himself (1 Sam 11:1-13). • Makir son of Ammiel, Mephibosheth’s host, later supported David during Absalom’s revolt (2 Sam 17:27).

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IV. 9:5 As Saul had once sent for David (1 Sam 16:19), now David sent for Mephibosheth. However, Saul…

9:5 As Saul had once sent for David (1 Sam 16:19), now David sent for Mephibosheth. However, Saul sent for someone to minister to him, whereas David sent for someone to whom he could minister.

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V. 9:6 Given Mephibosheth’s physical limitations, bowing low to the ground must have been very diffi…

9:6 Given Mephibosheth’s physical limitations, bowing low to the ground must have been very difficult.

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VI. 9:7 David had confiscated all the property that had belonged to . . . Saul.

9:7 David had confiscated all the property that had belonged to . . . Saul.

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VII. 9:8 a dead dog like me: Mephibosheth knew that anyone with a possible claim to the throne might b…

9:8 a dead dog like me: Mephibosheth knew that anyone with a possible claim to the throne might be killed as a threat.

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VIII. 9:11 Both Ziba and Mephibosheth (9:6) used the phrase “I am your servant” when presenting themsel…

9:11 Both Ziba and Mephibosheth (9:6) used the phrase “I am your servant” when presenting themselves before King David. By referring to himself as David’s servant, Ziba showed that he was no longer loyal to Saul’s dynasty. The sincerity of both later came into question (16:1-4; 19:17-30).

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IX. 9:13 crippled in both feet: See 4:4.

9:13 crippled in both feet: See 4:4.

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2 Samuel — Capítulo 9