Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth, son of Saul and Rizpah, was given to the Gibeonites for execution.
The name Mephibosheth means “out of my mouth proceeds reproach”
MaleTribe of BenjaminUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 21:8; only referred to as Mephibosheth (מְפִיבֹשֶׁת); son of Saul and Rizpah; a brother of Armoni; half-brother of: Jonathan, Abinadab, Malchi-shua, Merab, Michal and Ish-bosheth.
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Family members
- Father
- Mother
- Siblings
Abinadab Armoni Ish-bosheth Jonathan Malchi-shua Merab Michal
Alternative names
- מְפִיבֹשֶׁתMephibosheth
Mentions
- But the king took Armoni and Mephibosheth, the two sons whom Rizpah daughter of Aiah had borne to Saul, as well as the five sons whom Merab daughter of Saul had borne to Adriel son of Barzillai the Meholathite.