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.
David said to him, 'Don't be afraid! I will definitely show you kindness because of your father Jonathan, and I will give back to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul. You will always have a place to eat at my table.'
David is promising to show kindness and provide for Mephibosheth (Jonathan's son) by restoring his family's land and welcoming him to eat at the royal table permanently.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation took place between King David and Mephibosheth, the disabled son of Jonathan and grandson of the previous king, Saul. David was fulfilling a covenant promise he had made to his best friend Jonathan to care for his family. In ancient times, new kings often killed the descendants of previous rulers to prevent future claims to the throne, so Mephibosheth had reason to fear.
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