What is this word Mephibosheth?
noun. a son of Jonathan, and the grandson of Saul.
How do you pronounce the name Mephibosheth?
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How old was Mephibosheth when David called for him?
When Saul and his sons died in battle at Mount Gilboa, Mephibosheth was only five years old. His nurse picked him up and was fleeing, but in her haste she dropped him, injuring both his feet and making him lame for life. Many years later, David had become king and inquired about any descendants of King Saul.