2 Samuel 9:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 9:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 9:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 9:6 — KJV
“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”
— 2 Samuel 9:6 (KJV)
2 Samuel 9:6 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 9:6
“And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 9:6: now, son, saul
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 9:6: son, jonathan, saul
“And Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth. Mephibosheth: or, Meribbaal”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 9:6: mephibosheth, son, jonathan
“And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? sustained: or, supported”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 9:6: now, son, answered
“And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 9:6: fell, face, behold
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