Bible Strands
2 Samuel 9:12
And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records this detail immediately after Ziba pledges his entire household to serve Mephibosheth. It occurs during David’s formal transfer of Saul’s estate to Jonathan’s surviving son.
The words — The text notes a קָטָן (ka.Tan) = young son named Mica, and specifies that every מוֹשַׁב (mo.Shav) = resident of Ziba’s house would serve Mephibosheth.
The thread — This genealogical note aligns with 1 Chronicles 8:34 and 9:40, which independently confirm Merib-baal as the father of Micah.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to track how royal patronage legally transfers property and labor from one household to another. It demands attention to the administrative reality behind the king’s covenant promise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 8:8 Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
- 1 Chronicles 8:34 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
- 1 Chronicles 9:40 The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
- Micah 7:5 Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.