2 Samuel 9:13

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 9:13

BSB

So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king's table, and he was lame in both feet.

AKJV

So Mephibosheth dwelled in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

CPDV

But Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he was fed always from the table of the king. And he was lame in both feet.

ERV

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and he was lame on both his feet.

NHEB

So Mippibaal lived in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king's table. He was lame in both his feet.

SMT

And Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for at the king's table be always ate; and he was lame in his two feet.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 9:13

SoMephiboshethH4648Proper Name Masculine dweltH3427VerbinJerusalemH3389forhedideatH398Verb continuallyH8548Noun Masculineattheking'sH4428Noun Masculine tableH7979Noun MasculineandwaslameH6455AdjectiveonbothH8147NounhisfeetH7272Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 9:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 9:13

Summary

Disabled heir lives permanently in royal palace

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Mephibosheth settles in Jerusalem

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC