Translations
Modern
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
Traditional
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.
Literal
And Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for at the table of the king he ate continually. And he was lame in both of his feet.
Latin
Porro Miphiboseth habitabat in Jerusalem, quia de mensa regis jugiter vescebatur: et erat claudus utroque pede.
Original
Hebrew
English
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.
Notes
lame in both feet: See 2 Samuel 4:4.
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
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
David Furniture Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Friendship: David and Jonathan Hospitality: David to Mephibosheth Kindness: David to Mephibosheth Kings: Exercised Great Hospitality