1 David the king said, “Is anyone from Saul’s family? I want to be kind for my friend Jonathan.” ❓❤️ 2 A man named Ziba worked for Saul. People brought Ziba to David. The king said, “Are you Ziba?” Ziba said, “Yes. I am your helper.” ♂️➡️ 3 David said, “Is anyone from Saul’s family? I want to show God's love.” Ziba said, “Yes. Jonathan has a son. His feet do not work. He cannot walk well.” ❤️ 4 David said, “Where is he?” Ziba said, “He is at a man’s house. The man is Machir, son of Ammiel. The town is Lo-debar.” ️ 5 So King David sent men. They brought Jonathan’s son from Machir’s house in Lo-debar. ➡️ 6 His name was Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son. He came to David and bowed low. David said, “Mephibosheth!” He said, “I am your helper.” ♂️ 7 David said, “Do not be afraid. I will be kind to you for your dad Jonathan. I will give back Saul’s land to you. You will eat at my table all the time.” ️ 8 Mephibosheth bowed again and said, “I am small. I am like a dead dog. Why are you so kind to me?” ♂️❓ 9 The king called Ziba and said, “I give all of Saul’s things to Saul’s son’s son, Mephibosheth.” 10 David said, “You, your sons, and your men will work the land to grow food for him. Bring the food in. Mephibosheth will eat from it. He will also eat at my table always.” Ziba had 15 sons and 20 helpers. ️1️⃣5️⃣2️⃣0️⃣♂️ 11 Ziba said, “Yes, my king. I will do it.” From then on, Mephibosheth ate at the king’s table like a son. ️ 12 Mephibosheth had a boy named Mica. All the people in Ziba’s house worked for Mephibosheth. 13 Mephibosheth lived in the city, Jerusalem. He ate at the king’s table every day. His feet did not work; both feet were hurt. ️️