New International Version Mephibosheth had a young son named Mika, and all the members of Ziba’s household were servants of Mephibosheth. New Living Translation Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants. English Standard Version And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house became Mephibosheth’s servants. Berean Standard Bible And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. Berean Literal Bible And to Mephibosheth was a young son, and his name was Mica. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. King James Bible And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth. New King James Version Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Micha. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. New American Standard Bible Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. NASB 1995 Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. NASB 1977 And Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. Legacy Standard Bible Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. Amplified Bible Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth. Berean Annotated Bible And Mephibosheth (exterminating the idol) had a young son named Mica (Micah), and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba (statue) were servants of Mephibosheth. Christian Standard Bible Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All those living in Ziba’s house were Mephibosheth’s servants. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All those living in Ziba’s house were Mephibosheth’s servants. American Standard Version And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth. English Revised Version And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. Everyone who lived at Ziba's home became Mephibosheth's servant. Good News Translation Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All the members of Ziba's family became servants of Mephibosheth. International Standard Version Mephibosheth fathered a son named Mica, and everyone who lived in Ziba's house became Mephibosheth's servants. NET Bible Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All the members of Ziba's household were Mephibosheth's servants. New Heart English Bible Mippibaal had a young son, whose name was Mica. All that lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mippibaal. Webster's Bible Translation And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micah. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. World English Bible Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Mephibosheth has a young son, and his name [is] Micha, and everyone dwelling in the house of Ziba [are] servants to Mephibosheth. Berean Literal Bible And to Mephibosheth was a young son, and his name was Mica. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of 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. Smith's Literal Translation And to Mephibosheth a little son, and his name Micha And all dwelling in the house of Ziba, servants to Mephibosheth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all the kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. Truly, all the kindred of the house of Ziba served Mephibosheth. New American Bible Meribbaal had a young son whose name was Mica; and all the tenants of Ziba’s household worked for Meribbaal. New Revised Standard Version Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house became Mephibosheth’s servants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Mephibosheth had a little son, whose name was Micha. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Maphibshath had a young son and his name was Mika, and everyone who dwelt in the house of Tsiba were Servants of Maphibshath OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Memphibosthe had a little son, and his name was Micha: and all the household of Siba were servants to Memphibosthe. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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.… Cross References And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, 1 Chronicles 8:34 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah. 1 Chronicles 9:40 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah. and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:17 along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king 2 Samuel 16:1-4 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” / “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” … 2 Samuel 4:4 And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth. 2 Samuel 19:24-30 Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely. / And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?” / “My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me, … 2 Samuel 21:7 Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. 1 Samuel 20:14-17 And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” … 1 Samuel 18:3 Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 23:18 So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home. 2 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 2 Samuel 7:16 Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.” 1 Kings 2:7 But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. 1 Kings 9:5 then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised your father David when I said, ‘You will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.’ Matthew 1:1-16 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. … Matthew 22:42-45 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ … Treasury of Scripture And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth. son 1 Chronicles 8:8,34-40 And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives… Micah 7:5,6 Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom… Jump to Previous Dwelling Dwelt House Household Members Mephibosheth Mephib'osheth Mica Micah Micha Servants Young ZibaJump to Next Dwelling Dwelt House Household Members Mephibosheth Mephib'osheth Mica Micah Micha Servants Young Ziba2 Samuel 9 1. David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth7. For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's 9. He makes Ziba his farmer And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, The birth of Mica, whose name means “Who is like God?”, preserved the family line of Jonathan and Saul. Though Saul’s dynasty had fallen from the throne, David’s covenant kindness ensured that Jonathan’s descendants remained protected and provided for. 1Ch 8:34 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal… and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth. Ziba and his household managed the land David restored to Mephibosheth, producing for his family while Mephibosheth lived at the king’s table. Their service marked the restoration of Mephibosheth’s rightful estate and the security David gave to Jonathan’s family. 2Sa 19:17 along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as… Persons / Places / Events 1. MephiboshethThe son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. He was crippled in both feet and lived in obscurity until King David sought him out to show kindness for Jonathan's sake. 2. Micah The young son of Mephibosheth. His mention signifies the continuation of Saul's lineage and the blessings of God upon Mephibosheth's family. 3. Ziba A servant of Saul's household who was appointed by King David to manage Mephibosheth's estate. His household served Mephibosheth, indicating David's commitment to honor his covenant with Jonathan. 4. David The King of Israel who sought to show kindness to the house of Saul for Jonathan's sake. His actions reflect the covenant loyalty and grace that are central themes in this account. 5. House of Ziba The servants and household of Ziba, who were tasked with serving Mephibosheth, illustrating the restoration and provision that David extended to Saul's family. Teaching Points Covenant FaithfulnessDavid's actions towards Mephibosheth demonstrate the importance of keeping promises and showing loyalty, even when it is not convenient. Grace and Restoration Mephibosheth's account is a powerful illustration of grace, where someone who had nothing to offer was restored and honored. This mirrors God's grace towards us. Legacy and Continuation The mention of Micah signifies the continuation of Saul's lineage and God's faithfulness to His promises, encouraging us to trust in God's long-term plans. Servanthood and Stewardship Ziba's role as a servant to Mephibosheth highlights the importance of faithful stewardship and serving others as unto the Lord. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 9:12?2. How does 2 Samuel 9:12 demonstrate God's faithfulness through David's actions? 3. What does Mephibosheth's family growth signify about God's provision and blessing? 4. How can we show kindness like David did in 2 Samuel 9:12? 5. What connections exist between 2 Samuel 9:12 and God's covenant with David? 6. How does Mephibosheth's story inspire us to trust in God's promises today? 7. What is the significance of Mephibosheth's lineage in 2 Samuel 9:12? 8. How does 2 Samuel 9:12 reflect God's covenantal faithfulness? 9. Why is Mephibosheth's son mentioned in 2 Samuel 9:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9? Verse 12. - Micha. This son of Mephibosheth became the representative of the house of Saul, and had a numerous offspring, who were leading men in the tribe of Benjamin until the Captivity (see 1 Chronicles 8:35-40; 1 Chronicles 9:40-44).
2 Samuel 9:12 shows God’s covenant grace in action. Through David, the Lord preserves Jonathan’s lineage with the birth of Mica and establishes Mephibosheth as master over Ziba’s large household. The verse demonstrates that divine promises extend to future generations, elevate the humble, and transform entire households by the power of faithful love. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Mephibosheth hadוְלִמְפִיבֹ֥שֶׁת (wə·lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4648: Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame' a young קָטָ֖ן (qā·ṭān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant son בֵּן־ (bên-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son named וּשְׁמ֣וֹ (ū·šə·mōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Mica, מִיכָ֑א (mî·ḵā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4316: Mica -- three Israelites and all וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who dwelt מוֹשַׁ֣ב (mō·wō·šaḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4186: A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers in the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Ziba צִיבָ֔א (ṣî·ḇā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6717: Ziba -- a servant in Saul's house [were] servants עֲבָדִ֖ים (‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5650: Slave, servant of Mephibosheth. לִמְפִיבֹֽשֶׁת׃ (lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4648: Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame' Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 9:12 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 9:12 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 9:12 Bible.com 2 Samuel 9:12 NIV |
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