Why does David do all this? The answer really is ‘covenant’. The word translated kindness in this chapter is the Hebrew word ‘hesed’. Which could be translated as ‘covenant love’ or ‘steadfast love’. 15 or 20 years before, Jonathan had made a covenant with David. Jonathan gladly accepted what Saul refused to accept – that David was God’s chosen king. […]

The second invitation is: Eat at my table. This command – or a reference to it – is repeated 4 times in this chapter: V7: You shall eat at my table always; v10: But Mephibosheth your master’s grandson shall always eat at my table; v11: So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, like one of the king’s sons; v13: So Mephibosheth […]

As Mephibosheth falls on his face at the king’s feet, he expects only judgement. Instead he hears words that he would never forget as long as he lived. In fact, we could sum up David’s gracious invitation to Mephibosheth in this chapter in 3 commands. So what is the gospel as Mephibosheth hears it from David?3 commands:Don’t be afraid.Eat at […]