2 Samuel 9:1

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 9:1

BSB

Then David asked, "Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?"

AKJV

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

CPDV

And David said, "Do you think that there could be anyone left from the house of Saul, so that I might show mercy to him because of Jonathan?"

ERV

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

NHEB

David said, "Is there yet any who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"

SMT

And David will say, Is there yet any which was left to the house of Saul? and I will do with him mercy for sake of Jonathan.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 9:1

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbIsthereyetH3426anythatisleftH3498VerbofthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinethatImayshewH6213VerbhimkindnessH2617Noun MasculineforJonathan'sH3083Proper Name Masculinesake

Commentary for 2 Samuel 9:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 9:1

Summary

King seeks covenant partner's descendants for reciprocal kindness

Place

Israel

Event

David seeks Saul's surviving heirs

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC