Mephibosheth (Jonathan's son living at the time of United Monarchy) - Fact Book

First, in plain English

Jonathan's son, lame in both feet since his nurse dropped him running from the news that Saul and Jonathan were dead. Years later David found him, gave him back Saul's land and a seat at the king's table for Jonathan's sake. During Absalom's rebellion a servant accused him of disloyalty, and his grief and unkempt state when David came home suggest the charge was false.

Who this is

Mephibosheth was Jonathan's son, crippled in both feet after his nurse dropped him while fleeing news of Saul and Jonathan's deaths, and David sought him out years later to show him kindness for Jonathan's sake, restoring his grandfather Saul's land and giving him a permanent place at the king's own table. During Absalom's rebellion a servant falsely accused Mephibosheth of disloyalty, and though David initially believed the accusation, Mephibosheth's evident grief and his choice not to groom himself during David's exile suggest the charge was unjust.

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The word

H4648

Where it appears

2 Samuel 4:4
2 Samuel 9:6
2 Samuel 9:10
2 Samuel 9:11
2 Samuel 9:12
2 Samuel 9:13
2 Samuel 16:1
2 Samuel 16:4
2 Samuel 19:24
2 Samuel 19:25
2 Samuel 19:30
2 Samuel 21:7