KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king asked, 'Isn't there anyone left from Saul's family that I can show God's kindness to?' Ziba answered the king, 'Jonathan still has a son who is disabled and cannot walk properly.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is actively looking for someone from his former enemy's family to bless, demonstrating remarkable grace and loyalty to his friendship with Jonathan.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place after David has become king and defeated his enemies. Years earlier, David had made a covenant of friendship with Jonathan, Saul's son, promising to show kindness to Jonathan's descendants. Now David is seeking to honor that promise, even though Saul had tried to kill him multiple times.
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