And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?
David had let Jonathan's memory slip from his mind for years, but now he stirs himself to make good his promise. Good men do not wait to be asked; they hunt out occasions to do good, especially to those in want who will not cry for help. He sought not merely to answer a petition, but to seek them out first.
AI summary
Commenting on 2 Samuel 9:1-8
David's question was no tyrant's snare. He swore to Jonathan he would not cut off Saul's line, and now he means to keep that oath by showing kindness, not for Saul's sake, whom he had good cause to hate, but for his beloved friend Jonathan, whose memory remained precious to him.
AI summary
And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake? (a) Because of my oath and promise made to Jonathan, .