2 Samuel 9:7
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.”2 Samuel 9:7
What Does 2 Samuel 9:7 Mean?
2 Samuel 9:7 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 7 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Friendship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 9:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 25:29“And changed his prison garments: and he did eat bread continually before him all the days of his life.”2 Samuel 9:1“And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”2 Kings 8:6“And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now.”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”2 Samuel 9:3“And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet.”2 Samuel 19:28“For all of my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?”1 Kings 2:7“But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.”Ruth 2:11“And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.”2 Samuel 9:10“Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master’s son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master’s son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.”Luke 1:29“And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.”Luke 22:30“That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”2 Samuel 2:6“And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.”2 Samuel 9:13“So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.”2 Samuel 12:8“And I gave thee thy master’s house, and thy master’s wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things.”Genesis 50:18“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”Psalms 41:9“Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.”Jeremiah 52:33“And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.”Mark 5:33“But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.”Luke 1:12“And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.”Genesis 43:23“And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.”
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