Old Testament · Major figure
Mephibosheth
The crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, left disabled after a fall in his youth. David showed him covenant loyalty by restoring his family lands and inviting him to eat at the royal table as if he were a king's son. His story illustrates the fulfillment of David's vow to Jonathan and the grace extended to the house of Saul.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 4:4
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 9:40
Where Mephibosheth appears
12 verses · 6 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
- Michal16 versesThe daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, caught between her father's jealousy and David's rise.
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