2 Samuel 19:28
For all of my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?
Cross-reference
In 2 Samuel 9:7, David promised Mephibosheth he would always eat at the king's table—the very kindness he acknowledges here as undeserved.
In 2 Samuel 9:8, Mephibosheth calls himself a 'dead dog'; here he calls his house 'dead men'—consistent humility before David's grace.
In 2 Samuel 9:13, Mephibosheth continually ate at David's table—the very privilege he now fears losing but acknowledges as undeserved.
In Genesis 32:10, Jacob confesses unworthiness before God's kindness — a parallel to Mephibosheth's humble gratitude for David's unexpected grace to a dead house.
In Ruth 2:10, Ruth asks why she, a foreigner, has found favor—similar to Mephibosheth's wonder at being shown kindness despite his lineage.
In 1 Samuel 20:31, Saul seeks David's death; here David shows kindness to Saul's grandson—a stark contrast between the fathers' enmity and the son's mercy.
In 1 Kings 2:7, David commands Solomon to let Barzillai's sons eat at the table—echoing the same grace Mephibosheth received here.
In Luke 22:30, Jesus promises disciples they will eat at his table in the kingdom — a similar honor to Mephibosheth eating at David's table.