John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 9:3

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the king said, [is] there not yet any of the house of Saul; that is, remaining or living: that I may show the kindness of God unto him? great kindness, some large favour or benefit; for the word God added to things, as to trees, mountains, etc. serves to set forth the excellency of them; and this kindness is in imitation of God, or such as he had sworn in the presence of God to show; and that is expressed in the same language, (<092014>1 Samuel 20:14); and Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son; a son still living; [which is] lame on [his] feet; on both his feet, as the Targum; of which occasion, (see Gill on “<100404>2 Samuel 4:4”).

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