2 Samuel 21:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 21:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 21:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 21:7 — KJV
“But the king spared Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, because of the LORD'S oath that was between them, between David and Jonathan the son of Saul.”
— 2 Samuel 21:7 (KJV)
2 Samuel 21:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 21:7
“And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:7: king, jonathan, saul
“And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:7: king, son, saul
“And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:7: son, jonathan, saul
“And they brought the head of Ishbosheth unto David to Hebron, and said to the king, Behold the head of Ishbosheth the son of Saul thine enemy, which sought thy life; and the LORD hath avenged my lord the king this day of Saul, and of his seed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:7: king, son, saul
“Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! Mephibosheth: also called Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 21:7: mephibosheth, son, jonathan
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