2 Samuel 9:12

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.”

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BSBPD

“And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Mephibosheth hath a young son, and his name <FI>is<Fi> Micha, and every one dwelling in the house of Ziba <FI>are<Fi> servants to Mephibosheth.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Samuel 9:12 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:8Shaharaim had sons in the country of Moab after he had divorced his wives Hushim and Baara.
  2. 1 Chronicles 8:34The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, and Merib-baal was the father of Micah.
  3. 1 Chronicles 9:40The son of Jonathan: Merib-baal, who was the father of Micah.
  4. Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.

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