Sam. 7-9

David asked for any descendants of Saul that were still living. Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan, was identified. David called for him and lavished great kindness upon him. He was given all of Saul’s inheritance and invited to eat at David’s table thereafter. He deserved this show of kindness only because he was related to the former king and his son.

Showing kindness to the descendants of your close friends is a way to honor their memory.

“… I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.” [Ex. 33:19]