Parallel Verses
Amplified
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he always ate at the king’s table. And he was lame in both feet. Cross references: 2 Samuel 9:3 : 1 Sam 20:14-17 end of crossrefs
New American Standard Bible
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for
King James Version
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.
Holman Bible
However, Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem because he always ate at the king’s table. His feet had been injured.
International Standard Version
Mephibosheth continued to live in Jerusalem, always eating at the king's table, since he was maimed in both feet.
A Conservative Version
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.
American Standard Version
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.
Bible in Basic English
So Mephibosheth went on living in Jerusalem; for he took all his meals at the king's table; and he had not the use of his feet.
Darby Translation
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king's table. And he was lame on both his feet.
Julia Smith Translation
And Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for at the king's table be always ate; and he was lame in his two feet.
King James 2000
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame in both his feet.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Mephibosheth [was] living in Jerusalem, because he [was] continually eating at the table of the king, [even though] he [was] lame in both of his feet.
Modern King James verseion
And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he always sat at the king's table. And he was lame in both his feet.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem, for he ate ever at the king's table, and was thereto halt on both legs.
NET Bible
Mephibosheth was living in Jerusalem, for he was a regular guest at the king's table. But both his feet were crippled.
New Heart English Bible
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king's table. He was lame in both his feet.
The Emphasized Bible
So, Mephibosheth, dwelt in Jerusalem, for, at the table of the king, continually, had he to eat, - he being lame, in both his feet.
Webster
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he ate continually at the king's table; and was lame in both his feet.
World English Bible
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem; for he ate continually at the king's table. He was lame in both his feet.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Mephibosheth is dwelling in Jerusalem, for at the table of the king he is eating continually, and he is lame of his two feet.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 9:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
David Cares For Mephibosheth
12 Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth. 13 So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he always ate at the king’s table. And he was lame in both feet. Cross references: 2 Samuel 9:3 : 1 Sam 20:14-17 end of crossrefs
Cross References
2 Samuel 9:7
David said to him, “Do not be afraid, for I will certainly show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall always eat at my table.”
2 Samuel 9:3
And the king said, “Is there no longer anyone left of the house (family) of Saul to whom I may show the goodness and graciousness of God?” Ziba replied to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan, [one] whose feet are crippled.”
2 Samuel 9:10-11
You and your sons and your servants shall cultivate the land for him, and you shall bring in the produce, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat; but Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, shall always eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.