Daily Readings in the Bible 2 Samuel 8-12

David had been installed and anointed king of Israel, and insisted on showing kindness to someone in Sauls family. Saul had rebelled against God and eventually was killed in battle along with some of his sons, which included Davids closest friend, Jonathan. David made a covenant with Jonathan to take care of his family once David became king (1 Sam. 20:14).

Jonathan had a son by the name of Mephibosheth who was five years old and being taken care of by a nurse while his father and grandfather...