2 Samuel 9:12
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Version
And Mephibosheth has a young son, and his name [is] Micha, and everyone dwelling in the house of Ziba [are] 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.

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
Now 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



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
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, ...

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.

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 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…

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2 Samuel 9
1. David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth
7. For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's
9. He makes Ziba his farmer














And Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, represents a figure of grace and restoration. His name, which can mean "dispeller of shame" or "from the mouth of shame," reflects his journey from obscurity and disgrace to a place of honor at King David's table. This transformation is a powerful illustration of God's grace, as David's kindness to Mephibosheth mirrors God's mercy towards us, despite our unworthiness.

had a young son
The mention of Mephibosheth's young son signifies the continuation of Saul's lineage, despite the fall of his house. In the Hebrew context, the birth of a son was a sign of hope and future promise. It underscores the theme of legacy and the enduring nature of God's covenant promises, which transcend individual failures and extend to future generations.

named Micah
Micah, meaning "Who is like Yahweh?" in Hebrew, is a name that reflects a deep theological truth. It serves as a reminder of God's uniqueness and sovereignty. The presence of Micah in the narrative highlights the ongoing faithfulness of God to His people, even when they are not in positions of power or influence.

All who dwelt in the house of Ziba
Ziba was a servant of Saul's household who became a steward of Mephibosheth's estate. The phrase indicates a household structure where Ziba and his family served Mephibosheth, illustrating the social and economic dynamics of ancient Israel. This arrangement also reflects the biblical principle of stewardship and service, where those in positions of authority are called to serve others faithfully.

were servants of Mephibosheth
This phrase emphasizes the reversal of fortunes for Mephibosheth. Once a fugitive and outcast, he is now served by others, highlighting the redemptive power of God's grace. It serves as a metaphor for the Christian life, where believers, once estranged from God, are restored and honored through Christ. The servitude of Ziba's household to Mephibosheth also underscores the biblical theme of justice and the rightful restoration of what was lost.

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).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Mephibosheth had
וְלִמְפִיבֹ֥שֶׁת (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'


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