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2 Samuel 9:12

2 Samuel 9:13 cpdv — But Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he was fed always from the table of the king. And he was lame in both feet.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— 2 Samuel 9:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 9 — Context

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And so, work the land for him, you and your sons and your servants. And you shall bring in food for the son of your lord, for nourishment. And Mephibosheth, the son of your lord, shall always eat bread at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

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And Ziba said to the king: “Just as my lord has ordered your servant, so will your servant do. And Mephibosheth shall eat at my table, like one of the sons of the king.”

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Now Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. Truly, all the kindred of the house of Ziba served Mephibosheth.

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

2 Samuel 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 9:13 say?
2 Samuel 9:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he was fed always from the table of the king. And he was lame in both feet. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 9:13 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 9, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 9:13.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 9:13 in?
2 Samuel 9:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 9:13?
2 Samuel 9:13 reads (CPDV): “But Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem. For he was fed always from the table of the king. And he was lame in both feet. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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