2 Samuel 9:12

Verse

And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

Bible in Basic English

And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. And all the people living in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all the kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth.

Free Bible Version

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All the people who lived in Ziba's house became Mephibosheth's servants.

Geneva Bible 1599

Mephibosheth also had a yong sonne named Micha, and all that dwelled in the house of Ziba, were seruants vnto Mephibosheth.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

Translation for Translators

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All of Ziba’s family became servants of Mephibosheth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika. All who lived in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.

Noah Webster Bible

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micah. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.

World English Bible

Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth.

Young's Literal Translation

And Mephibosheth hath a young son, and his name [is] Micha, and every one dwelling in the house of Ziba [are] servants to Mephibosheth.

Context

David and Mephibosheth

¹¹And Ziba said to the king, “Your servant will do all that my lord the king has commanded.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s own sons. ¹²And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.¹³So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.

Summary

This verse concludes the story of Mephibosheth, highlighting King David's kindness and faithfulness in fulfilling his promise to care for Jonathan's son. It demonstrates David's commitment to showing mercy and grace, reflecting God's character in his actions. Mephibosheth, once a forgotten and marginalized individual, is now restored to a place of honor and provision at the king's table, symbolizing God's restoration and blessings for those who are considered unworthy. The narrative serves as a powerful example of God's redemptive love and the importance of extending kindness and compassion to others, especially to the marginalized and disadvantaged.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micah--Whether born before or after his residence in Jerusalem, cannot be ascertained. But through him the name and memory of the excellent Jonathan was preserved (see Ch1 8:34-35; Ch1 9:40-41). Next: 2 Samuel Chapter 10

2 Samuel 9:12

David and Mephibosheth

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Berean Standard Bible

And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

Bible in Basic English

And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. And all the people living in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all the kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth.

Free Bible Version

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All the people who lived in Ziba's house became Mephibosheth's servants.

Geneva Bible 1599

Mephibosheth also had a yong sonne named Micha, and all that dwelled in the house of Ziba, were seruants vnto Mephibosheth.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.

Translation for Translators

Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All of Ziba’s family became servants of Mephibosheth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mika. All who lived in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.

Noah Webster Bible

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micah. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.

World English Bible

Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth.

Young's Literal Translation

And Mephibosheth hath a young son, and his name [is] Micha, and every one dwelling in the house of Ziba [are] servants to Mephibosheth.

2 Samuel 9:12

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Context

David and Mephibosheth

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:12

David and Mephibosheth

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary