2 Samuel 4:4

Good News Translation

Another descendant of Saul was Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, who was five years old when Saul and Jonathan were killed. When the news about their death came from the city of Jezreel, his nurse picked him up and fled; but she was in such a hurry that she dropped him, and he became crippled.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

But because of the sacred promise that he and Jonathan had made to each other, David spared Jonathan's son Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul.

2 Samuel 9:13

So Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem, eating all his meals at the king's table.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king asked him, “Is there anyone left of Saul's family to whom I can show loyalty and kindness, as I promised God I would?” Ziba answered, “There is still one of Jonathan's sons. He is crippled.”

2 Samuel 9:6

When Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul, arrived, he bowed down before David in respect. David said, “Mephibosheth,” and he answered, “At your service, sir.”

1 Kings 11:17

except Hadad and some of his father's Edomite servants, who escaped to Egypt. (At that time Hadad was just a child.)

1 Chronicles 8:34

Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 9:40

Jonathan was the father of Meribbaal, who was the father of Micah.

1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines brought all their troops together at Aphek, while the Israelites camped at the spring in Jezreel Valley.

1 Samuel 29:11

So David and his men started out early the following morning to go back to Philistia, and the Philistines went on to Jezreel.