One day David said, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive-anyone whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul’s servants. “Are you Ziba?” the king asked.
“Yes, sir, I am,” Ziba replied.
The king then asked him, “Is anyone still alive from Saul’s family? If so, I want to show kindness to them.”
Ziba replied, “Yes, one of Jonathon’s sons is still alive. He is crippled in both feet.” (vv. 1-3, NLT)
So David sent for him and brought him from Makir’s home. His name was Mephibosheth; he was Jonathon’s son and Saul’s grandson. When he came to David, he bowed low to the ground in deep respect. David said, “Greetings, Mephibosheth.
Mephilbosheth replied, “I am your servant!”
Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather, Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!” (vv. 5-7, NLT)
Mephibosheth had a young son named Mica. From then on, all the members of Ziba’s household where Mephibosheth’s servants. And Mephilbosheth, who was crippled in both feet, lived in Jerusalem and ate regularly at the king’s table. (vv. 12-13, NLT)