So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.
So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he ate regularly at the king's table, and he was disabled in both his feet.
This verse shows that Mephibosheth, despite his disability, was given a permanent place of honor at King David's table and lived in the royal city.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of King David, who ruled Israel after the death of Saul, David sought to honor his covenant with his late friend Jonathan by showing kindness to Jonathan's descendants. Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, had been crippled in both feet from a childhood accident and was living in obscurity, but David invited him to live in Jerusalem and dine at the royal table as an act of mercy and loyalty. This demonstrated David's commitment to reconciliation and care for the vulnerable in a society where physical disabilities often led to marginalization.
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