Strong’s H4648

מֻפִיבשֶׁת

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Mphiybosheth

Pronunciation

meh-fee-BOH-sheth

Definition

Mephibosheth

Meaning

Mephibosheth

Usage

Mephibosheth is a personal name used in the Hebrew Bible, primarily associated with two individuals. The most notable Mephibosheth is the son of Jonathan, grandson of King Saul, who was crippled in both feet. The name may imply a transformation from shame to honor, reflecting his life account and relationship with King David.

Bible references

2 Samuel 4:4;2 Samuel 9:6;2 Samuel 9:6;2 Samuel 9:10;2 Samuel 9:11;2 Samuel 9:12;2 Samuel 9:12;2 Samuel 9:13;2 Samuel 16:1;2 Samuel 16:4;2 Samuel 19:24;2 Samuel 19:25;2 Samuel 19:30;2 Samuel 21:7;2 Samuel 21:8