Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
2 Samuel 9:5
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So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
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¶ Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
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Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
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Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
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2 Samuel 9
3 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.”
4 “Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”
5 So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
6 And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied.
7 “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
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