David seeks anyone remaining from Saul's house to show kindness for Jonathan's sake; Ziba, a servant of Saul's house, identifies Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son who is lame in both feet from a fall when his nurse fled at the news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths. David summons Mephibosheth, who bows as a dead dog, and restores all Saul's land to him, commanding Ziba and his household to farm the land while Mephibosheth will always eat at the king's table. Mephibosheth lives in Jerusalem, eating at the king's table, lame in both feet.
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Characters in This Chapter
David
King of Israel whose reign is chronicled with both triumphs and failures
Bathsheba
Woman with whom David committed adultery, later mother of Solomon
Nathan
Prophet who confronted David about his sin and delivered God's covenant
Absalom
David's son who rebelled and tried to take the throne
Joab
David's military commander, loyal but sometimes ruthless
Saul
First King of Israel
Jonathan
Faithful Friend of David
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Position in Book
David's Rise to PowerChapters 1-5
David's TriumphsChapters 6-10
The ark brought to Jerusalem, God's covenant with David, military victories, kindness to Mephibosheth.
David's Sin and ConsequencesChapters 11-20
EpilogueChapters 21-24