9:4-7
David learns where the son is and had him brought up to Jerusalem from Lo Debar. The son was called Mephibosheth. He bowed before David, thus paying him homage. Mephibosheth was naturally nervous, probably fearing that he might be for the chop. David tells him not to be afraid. He had not brought him up to inflict vengeance, but to show kindness to him. In particular, David would restore to him all the land that belonged to Saul, and he would always be allowed to eat at David’s table.
9:8-10
Mephibosheth was surprised, considering himself to be totally unworthy of all this. David then calls Ziba, tells him what he has done. Ziba and his family are instructed to farm the land that Mephibosheth has just received. This would be a continuation of Ziba’s service to Saul. All of Ziba’s family were to be involved in this.
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