2 Samuel 9:5 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then King David sent messengers and brought him from the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

King David is taking action to bring someone from their place of hiding or exile to his court.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of 2 Samuel, King David is fulfilling his promise to his late friend Jonathan by extending kindness to Jonathan's son, Mephibosheth, who was living in exile due to the political turmoil after Saul's death. Mephibosheth had been staying in Lodebar, a remote area east of the Jordan River, under the care of Machir, son of Ammiel, as a place of safety from potential threats in the capital. This act reflects the ancient Near Eastern value of covenant loyalty, where kings often showed mercy to preserve alliances and honor past commitments.

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So the messenger went and came to David, telling him everything that Joab had sent him to report.

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