The only thing recorded in this chapter is the kindness David showed to Jonathan’s seed for his sake. I. The kind enquiry he made after the remains of the house of Saul, and his discovery of Mephibosheth, 2 Sam. 9:1–4. II.

Here is, I. David’s enquiry after the remains of the ruined house of Saul, 2 Sam. 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, 2 Sam. 9:12.

The matter is here settled concerning Mephibosheth. 1. This grant of his father’s estate is confirmed to him, and Ziba called to be a witness to it ; and, it should seem, Saul had a very good estate, for his father was a mighty man of substance , and he had fields and vineyards to bestow, 1 Sam.