2 Samuel 9:6-8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁶ Mephibosheth son of Jonathan son of Saul came to David, fell face down, and paid homage. David said, ‘Mephibosheth! ’

‘I am your servant,’ he replied.

⁷ ‘Don’t be afraid,’ David said to him, ‘since I intend to show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all your grandfather Saul’s fields, and you will always eat meals at my table.’^(A)

⁸ Mephibosheth paid homage and said, ‘What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog^(B) like me? ’