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2 Samuel 9:13

2 Samuel 9:13
So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king's table; and was lame on both his feet.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem,.... Either in some apartments in the king's palace, or in some house in the city provided for him; for he returned not to Lodebar, nor to any mansion house upon the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Did eat continually at the king's table - He was fit for no public office, but was treated by the king with the utmost respect and affection.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Samuel 9:9-13

The matter is here settled concerning Mephibosheth. 1. This grant of his father's estate is confirmed to him, and Ziba called to be a witness to it (Sa2 9:9); and, it should seem, Saul had a very good…

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