Reading for May 10th

Read 2 Samuel 9.1-13
In 9 .1-13: Jonathan's son.
In verse 1: The story in 21.1-14 originally preceded this one.
It tells of the execution of a group of Saul's sons and grandsons, which provides background to David's question, is there still anyone left of the house of Saul?
David's kindness for Jonathan's sake fulfills the promise of loyalty that he made to Jonathan in several places in 1 Sam.
In verse 3: crippled in his feet: This made him handicapped and made him unable to go to war and therefore unsuitable to be king.
In verse 4: Machir became a loyal supporter of David (17.27).
Lo-debar was a northern Israelite city east of the Jordan.
In verse 6: Mephibosheth's name was originally Merib-baal.
In verse 7; Eating at the king's table was a sign of favor.
It also gave David the chance to keep a close watch on Merib-baal, who was still heir to Saul's kingdom.
In verse 8: Dead dog was a term of self-reproach.
In verses 9-13: While he lived in Jerusalem with David, Merib-baal would receive income from Saul's lands, which Ziba and his family would work.
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