New International VersionAnd Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table; he was lame in both feet.
New Living TranslationAnd Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table.
English Standard VersionSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate always at the king’s table. Now he was lame in both his feet.
Berean Standard BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
King James BibleSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
New King James VersionSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king’s table. And he was lame in both his feet.
New American Standard BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate at the king’s table regularly. And he was disabled in his two feet.
NASB 1995So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate at the king’s table regularly. Now he was lame in both feet.
NASB 1977So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate at the king’s table regularly. Now he was lame in both feet.
Legacy Standard BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate at the king’s table continually. Now he was lame in both feet.
Amplified BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he always ate at the king’s table. And he was lame in both feet.
Christian Standard BibleHowever, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king’s table. His feet had been injured.
Holman Christian Standard BibleHowever, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king’s table. His feet had been injured.
American Standard VersionSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.
English Revised VersionSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and he was lame on both his feet.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHowever, Mephibosheth, who was disabled, lived in Jerusalem. He always ate at the king's table.
Good News TranslationSo Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem, eating all his meals at the king's table.
International Standard VersionMephibosheth continued to live in Jerusalem, always eating at the king's table, since he was maimed in both feet.
NET BibleMephibosheth was living in Jerusalem, for he was a regular guest at the king's table. But both his feet were crippled.
New Heart English BibleSo Mippibaal lived in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king's table. He was lame in both his feet.
Webster's Bible TranslationSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he ate continually at the king's table; and was lame in both his feet. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
World English BibleSo Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king’s table. He was lame in both his feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Mephibosheth is dwelling in Jerusalem, for he is continually eating at the table of the king, and he [is] lame [in] his two feet.
Young's Literal Translation And Mephibosheth is dwelling in Jerusalem, for at the table of the king he is eating continually, and he is lame of his two feet.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for at the king's table be always ate; and he was lame in his two feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Miphiboseth dwelt in Jerusalem: because he ate always of the king's table: and he was lame of both feet.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he was fed always from the table of the king. And he was lame in both feet.
New American BibleBut Meribbaal lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table. He was lame in both feet.
New Revised Standard VersionMephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he always ate at the king’s table. Now he was lame in both his feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king's table; and he was lame in both his feet.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Maphibshath was dwelling in Jerusalem, because he was eating at the table of the King continually, and his two legs were crippled OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king's table; and he was lame on both his feet.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Memphibosthe dwelt in Jerusalem, for he continually ate at the table of the king; and he was lame in both his feet.
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Context David and Mephibosheth… 12And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. 13So Mephiboshethlivedin Jerusalem,becausehealwaysateatthe king’stable,and he was lamein bothfeet.
Cross References 2 Samuel 4:4And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
2 Samuel 19:24-30Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, ...
1 Samuel 20:14-17And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” ...
1 Samuel 18:3Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.
1 Samuel 20:42And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.
1 Samuel 23:16-18And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, / saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” / So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.
2 Samuel 21:7Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul.
2 Kings 25:27-30On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. ...
Genesis 32:31The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip.
Luke 14:13-14But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 25:35-40For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...
Luke 6:20-23Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. / Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. / Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. ...
Luke 14:12-14Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid. / But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”
Treasury of Scripture So Mephibosheth dwelled in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet. he did eat 2 Samuel 9:7,10,11 And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father's sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually… was lame 2 Samuel 9:3 And the king said,Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son,which is lame onhis feet. Jump to Previous AlwaysAteContinuallyCrippledDwellingDweltEatEatingFeetJerusalemKing'sLameMealsMephiboshethMephib'oshethRegularlyTableUseJump to Next AlwaysAteContinuallyCrippledDwellingDweltEatEatingFeetJerusalemKing'sLameMealsMephiboshethMephib'oshethRegularlyTableUse2 Samuel 9 1.David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth7.For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's9.He makes Ziba his farmerSo Mephibosheth lived in JerusalemMephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, resided in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. This location signifies a place of honor and protection under King David's reign. Jerusalem, known as the City of David, was the capital established by David, symbolizing unity and God's covenant with Israel. Mephibosheth's presence there reflects David's commitment to his covenant with Jonathan ( 1 Samuel 20:14-17), showcasing the king's loyalty and mercy. because he always ate at the king’s table
Eating at the king's table was a privilege reserved for those in the king's favor, signifying acceptance, provision, and status. This act of kindness by David fulfills his promise to Jonathan and demonstrates the king's grace and generosity. It also prefigures the Messianic banquet, where believers are invited to dine with Christ (Revelation 19:9). This gesture highlights the theme of covenant faithfulness and the restoration of honor to Mephibosheth despite his grandfather Saul's enmity with David. and he was lame in both feet
Mephibosheth's physical condition is a reminder of his vulnerability and dependence. His lameness resulted from an accident during his childhood (2 Samuel 4:4), symbolizing human frailty and the consequences of a fallen world. Despite his disability, David's acceptance of Mephibosheth at his table illustrates God's grace, which is extended to all, regardless of their weaknesses or past. This mirrors the Christian belief in spiritual restoration and inclusion in God's family, regardless of one's condition or background. Persons / Places / Events 1. MephiboshethThe son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. He was crippled in both feet due to an accident when he was a child. Despite his physical condition and his lineage, which could have been seen as a threat to David's throne, he was shown kindness by King David. 2. King DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his heart after God. David sought to show kindness to the house of Saul for the sake of his covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son. 3. JerusalemThe city where Mephibosheth lived and where King David reigned. It was the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. The King’s TableSymbolic of honor, provision, and acceptance. Eating at the king's table signified a place of privilege and favor. 5. LamenessMephibosheth's physical condition, which in the cultural context of the time, could have been seen as a disadvantage or a reason for exclusion. However, it did not prevent him from receiving the king's favor. Teaching Points Grace and KindnessDavid's treatment of Mephibosheth is a powerful example of grace. Despite Mephibosheth's potential threat to the throne, David honors his covenant with Jonathan and extends kindness. This reflects God's grace towards us, not based on our merit but on His love and promises. Inclusion and AcceptanceMephibosheth's place at the king's table symbolizes acceptance and inclusion. In Christ, we are invited to God's table, regardless of our past or our "lameness." Covenant FaithfulnessDavid's actions were motivated by his covenant with Jonathan. This teaches us the importance of faithfulness to our commitments and relationships, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises. Overcoming DisadvantagesMephibosheth's physical condition did not prevent him from receiving the king's favor. This encourages us to trust that God can use us and bless us despite our weaknesses or limitations. Identity and WorthMephibosheth's identity was not defined by his disability or his grandfather's legacy but by the king's favor. Our worth is defined by God's love and calling, not by our circumstances or past. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9
When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)
What does the tabernacle of David refer to?
Given Mephibosheth’s disability (2 Samuel 9:3, 13), why is no mention made of his care or limitations in other related narratives, suggesting possible inconsistencies in the text?
(1 Chronicles 13:9 vs. 2 Samuel 6:6) Why does Chronicles call the threshing floor 'Chidon,' while Samuel labels it 'Nachon,' and which is correct?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew So Mephiboshethוּמְפִיבֹ֗שֶׁת(ū·mə·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4648:Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame'livedיֹשֵׁב֙(yō·šêḇ)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marryin Jerusalem,בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם(bî·rū·šā·lim)Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389:Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israelbecauseכִּ֣י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionheה֣וּא(hū)Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, arealwaysתָּמִ֖יד(tā·mîḏ)Adverb
Strong's 8548:Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrificeateאֹכֵ֑ל(’ō·ḵêl)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 398:To eatatעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe king’sהַמֶּ֛לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingtable,שֻׁלְחַ֥ן(šul·ḥan)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7979:A table, a mealand he was lameפִסֵּ֖חַ(pis·sê·aḥ)Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6455:Lamein bothשְׁתֵּ֥י(šə·tê)Number - fdc
Strong's 8147:Two (a cardinal number)feet.רַגְלָֽיו׃(raḡ·lāw)Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7272:A foot, a step, the pudenda
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