Translations
Modern
And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
Traditional
And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
Literal
And to Mephibosheth was a young son, and his name was Mica. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
Latin
Habebat autem Miphiboseth filium parvulum nomine Micha: omnis vero cognatio domus Sibæ serviebat Miphiboseth.
Original
Hebrew
English
And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
Notes
David showed mercy to Mephibosheth, the disabled son of Jonathan. This account appears between reports of David’s military victories (2 Samuel 8:1–18, 10). Its placement shows that David not only achieved success in war but also cared for individuals and acted with compassion.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul Micah: Son of Mephibosheth, grandson of Jonathan Ziba: Servant of Saul's household, later served David
Glossary
David Furniture Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Mica Micha Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba
Topics
Friendship: David and Jonathan Hospitality: David to Mephibosheth Kindness: David to Mephibosheth Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality Micah: Also Called Micha: Son of Mephibosheth