But the king spared Mephibosheth the son of Saul, because of the oath of the LORD that was between him and David's son Jonathan — David shows mercy to Mephibosheth, sparing him because of the covenant between David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 20). His oath-keeping honor demonstrates David's commitment to his own covenants, even when they conflict with the Gibeonites' claim. Mephibosheth, though of Saul's house, is protected by Jonathan's covenant with David.

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