2 Samuel 4:4

New Living Translation

(Saul’s son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who was crippled as a child. He was five years old when the report came from Jezreel that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle. When the child’s nurse heard the news, she picked him up and fled. But as she hurried away, she dropped him, and he became crippled.)

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:7

The king spared Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth, who was Saul’s grandson, because of the oath David and Jonathan had sworn before the Lord.

2 Samuel 9:13

And Mephibosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table.

2 Samuel 9:3

The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show God’s kindness to them.” Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathan’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.”

2 Samuel 9:6

His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathan’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.” Mephibosheth replied, “I am your servant.”

1 Kings 11:17

But Hadad and a few of his father’s royal officials escaped and headed for Egypt. (Hadad was just a boy at the time.)

1 Chronicles 8:34

Jonathan was the father of Merib-baal. Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

1 Chronicles 9:40

Jonathan was the father of Merib-baal. Merib-baal was the father of Micah.

1 Samuel 29:1

The entire Philistine army now mobilized at Aphek, and the Israelites camped at the spring in Jezreel.

1 Samuel 29:11

So David and his men headed back into the land of the Philistines, while the Philistine army went on to Jezreel.