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A Lasting Restoration
Commentators note that the mention of Mephibosheth's son, Mica, is significant. It shows that David's kindness didn't just provide for Mephibosheth personally but also secured the future of Jonathan's family line. As scholars point out, Mica's descendants are listed in 1 Chronicles, demonstrating that David's covenant faithfulness had a lasting, generational impact.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 9:12
18th Century
Theologian
Mephibosheth was five years old at Saul’s death. He may have been thirteen at David’s accession to the throne of Israel. In the eighth year of Davi…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name [was] Micha
What his age was is not said. From him sprang a progeny of …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 9:9–13
17th Century
Minister
As David was a type of Christ, his Lord and Son, his Root and Offspring, let his kindness to Mephibosheth remind us of the kindness and love of God…