Dictionary entry

MEPHIBOSHETH

Thompson Chain Topics

son of Jonathan

(1)General References to

2Sa 4:4; 2Sa 9:6; 2Sa 16:4

(2)A Type of the Redeemed Sinner

Belonged to a royal line, but made a cripple by a fall
2Sa 4:4

Living in exile from the King, remembered because of a covenant
2Sa 4; 1Sa 15

Called into the King's presence and exalted because of the
merits of another
2Sa 7

Given a glorious inheritance
2Sa 9:9

During the King's absence lived a life of self-denial
2Sa 19:24

Subject to persecution and slander
2Sa 16:3; 2Sa 19:27

Rejoiced at the return of his Lord - cared little for material things
2Sa 19:30