2 Samuel 9:5

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

Et le roi David l'envoya chercher de Lodébar, de la maison de Makir, fils d'Ammiel.

What Does This Mean?

King David sent someone to bring Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul, from the house of Machir in Lodebar. This shows David's act of kindness and loyalty towards the family of his former enemy, Saul.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend's family was in trouble, and you helped them. That's what King David did. He helped Mephibosheth, who was from the family of his old enemy. It's like being nice to someone's family even if they were not your friend before.

Historical Background

This verse is from the historical books of the Old Testament, written by the author of 2 Samuel, possibly during the reign of King Solomon. It describes events from the time of King David, highlighting his acts of kindness and reconciliation with the family of his predecessor, Saul.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, this could be seen as a business leader offering a job to the son of a competitor who is now in a difficult situation, showing loyalty and kindness instead of holding grudges.

Topics

• loyalty
• reconciliation
• kindness
• forgiveness
• leadership
• gratitude

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 9:1
• 1 Samuel 18:1
• 1 Kings 1:6
• Luke 6:35
• Romans 12:20

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Machir in 2 Samuel 9:5?

Machir was a man from Gilead who had taken Mephibosheth into his home in Lodebar.

Why did King David fetch Mephibosheth?

King David showed kindness and loyalty towards Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, to honor a promise made to his friend Jonathan.

What is the significance of Lodebar?

Lodebar was a place where Mephibosheth had been living with Machir, likely in a state of neglect or forgetfulness, until King David brought him back to the palace.

How does this verse relate to the theme of forgiveness?

This verse shows that David, instead of holding onto past grievances against Saul's family, chose to forgive and show kindness, demonstrating the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.