Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. All that lived in Ziba’s house were servants to Mephibosheth.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants unto Mephibosheth.
- BSB And Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica, and all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
- NKJV Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Micha. And all who dwelt in the house of Ziba were servants of Mephibosheth.
- NASB Mephibosheth had a young son whose name was Mica. And all who lived in the house of Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth.
- NLT Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household were Mephibosheth’s servants.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Chr 8:34–40The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal. Merib Baal became the father of Micah.
- 1 Chr 8:8Shaharaim became the father of children in the field of Moab, after he had sent them away. Hushim and Baara were his wives.
- 1 Chr 9:40–44The son of Jonathan was Merib Baal. Merib Baal became the father of Micah.
- Mic 7:5–6Don’t trust in a neighbor. Don’t put confidence in a friend. With the woman lying in your embrace, be careful of the words of your mouth!
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