2 Samuel 9:6
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant!”2 Samuel 9:6
What Does 2 Samuel 9:6 Mean?
2 Samuel 9:6 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 9:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Samuel 16:4“Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.”1 Chronicles 9:40“And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal: and Meribbaal begat Micah.”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 tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, 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 19:24“And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace.”1 Samuel 25:23“And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,”1 Kings 1:31“Then Bathsheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did reverence to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.”1 Chronicles 8:34“And the son of Jonathan was Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah.”Genesis 18:2“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”Genesis 33:3“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”1 Samuel 20:41“And as soon as the lad was gone, David arose out of a place toward the south, and fell on his face to the ground, and bowed himself three times: and they kissed one another, and wept one with another, until David exceeded.”1 Samuel 22:12“And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord.”2 Samuel 1:7“And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.”
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