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2 Samuel 9 · Grade 5

A Place at the King's Table

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Chapter 9 turns from battles to a quiet act of grace. David asked whether anyone remained of Saul's house so that he could show kindness for Jonathan's sake. When he repeated the question, he called it the kindness of God, showing that he wanted to treat others the way God had treated him.

Ziba, a former servant of Saul, reported that Jonathan's son Mephibosheth was still alive, lame in his feet, living at the house of Machir in Lo Debar. When Mephibosheth arrived, he fell on his face. He may have feared that David meant to harm him. He described himself as a dead dog.

David's first words were, Don't be afraid. He promised to restore all of Saul's land and to have Ziba's family farm it. He also gave Mephibosheth a permanent place at the royal table, as one of the king's sons. The chapter ends by noting that Mephibosheth ate continually at the king's table and was lame in both his feet. The honor did not depend on his ability, but on David's promise and grace.

Show What You Know

  1. Why did David call his kindness the kindness of God?

  2. Where was Mephibosheth living?

  3. What were David's first words to Mephibosheth?

  4. What did David promise to restore?

  5. What did the honor depend on?

Crossword

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Across

  1. A servant of Saul's house
  2. He was ____ in both his feet.

Down

  1. That I may show him ____ for Jonathan's sake.
  2. Don't be ____.
  3. You will eat bread at my ____ continually.

Think About It

  1. Mephibosheth received honor he could not earn. How is that like God's grace to you?

  2. David kept a promise to a friend long after the friend was gone. Why does faithfulness to promises matter so much?

Memory Verse

David said to him, “Don’t be afraid, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your father. You will eat bread at my table continually.”

2 Samuel 9:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being kind to me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you show kindness to someone who used to be against you?
  • How can we welcome people who feel unworthy?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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