2 Samuel 9:3 (BSB)

So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.”

From 2 Samuel 9. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:3

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:1-8: Here is, I. David's enquiry after the remains of the ruined house of Saul, Sa2 9:1. This was a great while after his accession to the throne, for it should seem that Mephibosheth, who was but five years old when Saul died, had now a son born, Sa2 9:12. David had too long forgotten his obligations to Jonathan, but now, at length, they are brought to his mind.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 2 Samuel 9:3: And the king said, is there not yet any of the house of Saul; that is, remaining or living: that I may show the kindness of God unto him? great kindness, some large favour or benefit; for the word God added to things, as to trees, mountains, &c.
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on 2 Samuel 9:3: 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. (b) Such mercy as shall be acceptable to God.
  • Adam Clarke (Methodist), Clarke's Commentary on the Bible on 2 Samuel 9:3: That I may show the kindness of God unto him? - That is, the utmost, the highest degrees of kindness; as the hail of God, is very great hail, the mountains of God, exceeding high mountains: besides, this kindness was according to the covenant of God made between him and the family of Jonathan.