[13] So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate always at the king's table. Now he was lame in both his feet. - 2Sa 9:13 ESV
There are outcasts of society. In the United States we nod our heads in assent to this statement, but in many other countries, there truly are outcasts. Specifically the crippled or blind.
One must wonder how Mephibosheth lived before David found him. In fear? He is a cripple and a leftover male form the house of Saul. David was the successor to King Saul when actually Mephibosheth's dad, Jonathan would have been heir to the throne.
David leads his nation by example in showing kindness to a cripple. Extravagant kindness. He is pro-active in seeking out and finding someone from the house of Saul (his enemy) whom he can show grace and mercy to. King David holds no bitterness towards King Saul. David understood that the God of Israel is Sovereign.
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