Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.
Parallel translations
- WEB Then king David sent, and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
- BSB So King David had him brought from the house of Machir son of Ammiel in Lo-debar.
- NKJV Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.
- NASB Then King David sent messengers who brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.
- NLT So David sent for him and brought him from Makir’s home.
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Quick answer
King David sent for and brought Jonathan's son from Lo Debar. The king's grace reaches out to bring the helpless heir into his presence.
Overview
David takes the decisive step of summoning Mephibosheth from his place of hiding and dependence. The disabled grandson of his former enemy is brought before the king, not for judgment but for blessing. This sovereign, seeking kindness beautifully foreshadows the gospel, in which God brings the unworthy near to share at the King's table.
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