Mephibosheth Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on mephibosheth bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV)
Whose son was Mephibosheth?
Answer: Jonathan
Study note. 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV) — 'Jonathan, Saul's son, had a son that was lame of his feet.'
Lesson 2 · 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV)
How old was Mephibosheth when he became lame?
Answer: Five years
Study note. 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV) — 'He was five years old.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV)
How did Mephibosheth become lame?
Answer: His nurse dropped him as she fled
Study note. 2 Samuel 4:4 (KJV) — 'As she made haste to flee... he fell, and became lame.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Samuel 9:4 (KJV)
Where was Mephibosheth dwelling when David sent for him?
Answer: Lo-debar
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:4 (KJV) — 'He is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.'
Lesson 5 · 2 Samuel 9:2 (KJV)
Who was the servant of Saul who served Mephibosheth?
Answer: Ziba
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:2 (KJV) — 'There was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba.'
Lesson 6 · 2 Samuel 9:7 (KJV)
What did David restore to Mephibosheth?
Answer: All the land of Saul
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:7 (KJV) — 'I will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father.'
Lesson 7 · 2 Samuel 9:7 (KJV)
Where did Mephibosheth eat continually?
Answer: At the king's table
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:7 (KJV) — 'And thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.'
Lesson 8 · 2 Samuel 9:8 (KJV)
How did Mephibosheth describe himself before David?
Answer: A dead dog
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:8 (KJV) — 'What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?'
Lesson 9 · 2 Samuel 9:12 (KJV)
What was the name of Mephibosheth's son?
Answer: Micha
Study note. 2 Samuel 9:12 (KJV) — 'Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha.'
Lesson 10 · 2 Samuel 19:24 (KJV)
When David returned after Absalom's revolt, what had Mephibosheth not done?
Answer: Dressed his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes
Study note. 2 Samuel 19:24 (KJV) — 'Had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does mephibosheth bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?