1 2 Samuel 9–20 is known as the Succession Narrative. It is a literary unit that describes David’s efforts at consolidating his own kingdom following the demise of King Saul; it also provides the transition to subsequent leadership on the part of David’s successor Solomon.
2 Heb “house.”

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And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

David asked, “Is there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness to for Jonathan’s sake?”

One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”

Then David said, “Is there still anyone who is left for the house of Saul that I may show loyal love to him for the sake of Jonathan?”

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?

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