2 Samuel 9 in the early church
[LXX: 2 Kingdoms; Vulgate: 2 Kings]
4 passages quote, allude to, or echo 2 Samuel 9, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.
2 Samuel 9:1
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 9:1 | 2 Kingdoms Question 23 · Theodoret of Cyrus | quotation, high confidence | ca. 453 |
2 Samuel 9:7
“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 9:7 | Homily 7.3 on 2 Timothy · John Chrysostom | allusion, high confidence | ca. 392-397 |
| 2 Sam 9:7 | 2 Kingdoms Question 23 · Theodoret of Cyrus | allusion, high confidence | ca. 453 |
2 Samuel 9:12
And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
| Reference | Passage | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sam 9:12 | Homily 7.3 on 2 Timothy · John Chrysostom | allusion, medium confidence | ca. 392-397 |