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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 2 Samuel 9:1-13: Mercy for Mephibosheth
Description: Even after the death of Saul and Jonathan, David is faithful to the promises he made. He seeks out a member of Saul’s household to whom he might show mercy. Whereas a king ruling in the way of the world would seek to eliminate even the slightest threat to his throne, David seeks out Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan to destroy any shame he still has from his family name or from his physical disability. David invites Mephibosheth to dine at the king’s own table, thereby making the son of Jonathan part of David’s own family. Throug...