2 Samuel 9:13

Good News Translation

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

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:27

He lied about me to Your Majesty, but you are like God's angel, so do what seems right to you.

2 Samuel 4:4

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.

2 Samuel 9:12

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All the members of Ziba's family became servants of Mephibosheth.

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 9:7

“Don't be afraid,” David replied. “I will be kind to you for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will give you back all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always be welcome at my table.”

Jeremiah 52:33

So Jehoiachin was permitted to change from his prison clothes and to dine at the king's table for the rest of his life.