David Remembers Jonathan

2 Samuel 9:1-13

Key Verse 7

“Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

1. Read verses 1-5. What does David ask his men? (1) Who is summoned to appear before David? (2) What does David ask him ? (3a) What is Ziba’s answer? (3b) Where is Jonathan’s son? (4) What does David do? (5)

2. Read verses 6-8. How does David show kindness to Mephibosheth? (6,7) How does Mephibosheth respond to David’s kindness? (8)

3. Read verses 9-13. What does David say to Ziba?(9-10) How does Ziba answer David? (11a) What happens to Mephibosheth and Ziba?(11b-13)