1. One day David asked, “Is there anyone left of Saul’s family? If so, I’d like to show him some kindness in honor of Jonathan.”
2. It happened that a servant from Saul’s household named Ziba was there. They called him into David’s presence. The king asked him, “Are you Ziba?”“Yes sir,” he replied.
3. The king asked, “Is there anyone left from the family of Saul to whom I can show some godly kindness?”Ziba told the king, “Yes, there is Jonathan’s son, lame in both feet.”
4. “Where is he?”“He’s living at the home of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.”
11-12. “All that my master the king has ordered his servant,” answered Ziba, “your servant will surely do.”And Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, just like one of the royal family. Mephibosheth also had a small son named Mica. All who were part of Ziba’s household were now the servants of Mephibosheth.