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From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house became Mephibosheth’s servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name <i>was</i> Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba <i>were</i> servants unto Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name <i>was</i> Micha. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba <i>were</i> servants of Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All those living in Ziba’s house were Mephibosheth’s servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All those living in Ziba&#8217s house were Mephibosheth&#8217s servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. Everyone who lived at Ziba's home became Mephibosheth's servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. All the members of Ziba's family became servants of Mephibosheth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Mephibosheth fathered a son named Mica, and everyone who lived in Ziba's house became Mephibosheth's servants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. All the members of Ziba's household were Mephibosheth's servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Mippibaal had a young son, whose name was Mica. All that lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mippibaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micah. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth has a young son, and his name [is] Micha, and everyone dwelling in the house of Ziba [are] servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Mephibosheth hath a young son, and his name is Micha, and every one dwelling in the house of Ziba are servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Mephibosheth a little son, and his name Micha And all dwelling in the house of Ziba, servants to Mephibosheth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Miphiboseth had a young son whose name was Micha: and all the kindred of the house of Siba served Miphiboseth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. Truly, all the kindred of the house of Ziba served Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meribbaal had a young son whose name was Mica; and all the tenants of Ziba’s household worked for Meribbaal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house became Mephibosheth’s servants.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Mephibosheth had a little son, whose name was Micha. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Maphibshath had a young son and his name was Mika, and everyone who dwelt in the house of Tsiba were Servants of Maphibshath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Memphibosthe had a little son, and his name <i>was</i> Micha: and all the household of Siba <i>were</i> servants to Memphibosthe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=2303" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/9.htm">David and Mephibosheth</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>And 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. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4648.htm" title="4648: wə·lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Mphibosheth; probably from pa'ah and bosheth; dispeller of shame; Mephibosheth, the name of two Israelites.">And Mephibosheth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6996.htm" title="6996: qā·ṭān (Adj-ms) -- Small, young, unimportant. Or qaton; from quwt; abbreviated, i.e. Diminutive, literally or figuratively.">had a young</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên- (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·mōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/4316.htm" title="4316: mî·ḵā (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. A variation for Miykah; Mica, the name of two Israelites.">Mica,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4186.htm" title="4186: mō·wō·šaḇ (N-msc) -- Or moshab; from yashab; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode; by implication, population.">who dwelt</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/6717.htm" title="6717: ṣî·ḇā (N-proper-ms) -- A servant in Saul's house. From the same as Tsowba'; station; Tsiba, an Israelite.">of Ziba</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">were servants</a> <a href="/hebrew/4648.htm" title="4648: lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Mphibosheth; probably from pa'ah and bosheth; dispeller of shame; Mephibosheth, the name of two Israelites.">of Mephibosheth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24-30</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">1 Chronicles 9:40</a></span><br />The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a></span><br />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.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a></span><br />So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></span><br />He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a></span><br />Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">1 Kings 9:5</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-16</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-42.htm">Matthew 22:42-45</a></span><br />“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.”’ ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelled in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.</p><p class="hdg">son</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/8-8.htm">1 Chronicles 8:8,34-40</a></b></br> And Shaharaim begat <i>children</i> in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara <i>were</i> his wives… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5,6</a></b></br> 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… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/7-6.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-6.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-2.htm">Household</a> <a href="/numbers/16-2.htm">Members</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-11.htm">Mephibosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-11.htm">Mephib'osheth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/judges/18-31.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Young</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-11.htm">Ziba</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-2.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-23.htm">Members</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Mephibosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Mephib'osheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-15.htm">Mica</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-9.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-11.htm">Micha</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-17.htm">Young</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">Ziba</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-9.htm">He makes Ziba his farmer</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica</b><br>Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, represents the continuation of Saul's lineage. His son, Mica, signifies hope and the preservation of Jonathan's line despite the fall of Saul's house. The name "Mica" means "Who is like God?" which reflects a common theme in Hebrew names that honor God's uniqueness and sovereignty. This phrase highlights the fulfillment of David's promise to Jonathan to show kindness to his descendants (<a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a>). The presence of Mica also underscores the theme of God's faithfulness in preserving a remnant, even from a fallen dynasty.<p><b>and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth</b><br>Ziba was originally a servant of Saul's household, and David appointed him to manage Mephibosheth's estate (<a href="/2_samuel/9-9.htm">2 Samuel 9:9-10</a>). This arrangement reflects the cultural practice of maintaining the estates of noble families through trusted servants. The phrase indicates the restoration of Mephibosheth's status and inheritance, as David honors his covenant with Jonathan by ensuring Mephibosheth's provision and protection. This act of kindness by David can be seen as a type of Christ's grace, where the undeserving are given a place of honor and provision. The loyalty of Ziba's household to Mephibosheth also illustrates the biblical principle of servanthood and stewardship, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a>, where faithful service is commended.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mephibosheth.htm">Mephibosheth</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a></b><br>The young son of Mephibosheth. His mention signifies the continuation of Saul's lineage and the blessings of God upon Mephibosheth's family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziba.htm">Ziba</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>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.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_ziba.htm">House of Ziba</a></b><br>The servants and household of Ziba, who were tasked with serving Mephibosheth, illustrating the restoration and provision that David extended to Saul's family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's actions towards Mephibosheth demonstrate the importance of keeping promises and showing loyalty, even when it is not convenient.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_restoration.htm">Grace and Restoration</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_continuation.htm">Legacy and Continuation</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servanthood_and_stewardship.htm">Servanthood and Stewardship</a></b><br>Ziba's role as a servant to Mephibosheth highlights the importance of faithful stewardship and serving others as unto the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_sam_9_7-10_conflict_with_david's_claim.htm">Does the sudden bestowal of Saul's property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7-10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul's possessions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_omit_mephibosheth's_care_details.htm">Given Mephibosheth's disability (2 Samuel 9:3, 13), why is no mention made of his care or limitations in other related narratives, suggesting possible inconsistencies in the text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_mention_lo-debar_in_2_samuel_9_4.htm">Why does 2 Samuel 9:4 specify Lo-debar as Mephibosheth's hiding place if there is no clear extra-biblical record of such a location or its significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Micha</span>. 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 <a href="/1_chronicles/8-35.htm">1 Chronicles 8:35-40</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/9-40.htm">1 Chronicles 9:40-44</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Mephibosheth had</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִמְפִיבֹ֥שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4648.htm">Strong's 4648: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a young</span><br /><span class="heb">קָטָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(qā·ṭān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6996.htm">Strong's 6996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small, young, unimportant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּן־</span> <span class="translit">(bên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mica,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיכָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(mî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4316.htm">Strong's 4316: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mica -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכֹל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who dwelt</span><br /><span class="heb">מוֹשַׁ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(mō·wō·šaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4186.htm">Strong's 4186: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ziba</span><br /><span class="heb">צִיבָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(ṣî·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6717.htm">Strong's 6717: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziba -- a servant in Saul's house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] servants</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Mephibosheth.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְפִיבֹֽשֶׁת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lim·p̄î·ḇō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4648.htm">Strong's 4648: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mephibosheth -- 'dispeller of shame'</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/9-12.htm">2 Samuel 9:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 9:12 Mephibosheth had a young son whose name (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/9-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 9:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 9:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 9:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 9:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>