Lame son of Jonathan to whom David showed kindness

• A. Joab
• B. Nathan
• C. Mephibosheth
• D. Absalom

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is David’s faithful mercy to Jonathan’s family, shown specifically to Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s lame son. After Saul and Jonathan died, David sought to honor the covenant he had with Jonathan by showing kindness to any remaining family. When Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet and living in Lo-debar, was brought into the king’s presence, David restored Saul’s land to him and invited him to eat at the king’s table as one of the king’s own sons. This act embodies loyalty and covenant-faithfulness, not just personal mercy.

The other names are different figures in the narrative: Joab is David’s military commander, Nathan is the prophet who confronted David, and Absalom is David’s son who later rebelled. None of them are the lame son of Jonathan whom David showed such kindness to.