OLD TESTAMENT

2 Samuel 9:13

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So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate continually at the king’s table. He was lame in both his feet.

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Verse 13. Feet, from five years of age. Calmet. 4:4. If we add the seven years and a half of his uncle’s reign, and suppose that David would take this notice of him, as soon as he had it in his power, after the taking of Jerusalem, we may conclude that he was about thirteen years old when he was presented to the king, and behaved with the most engaging modesty and respect. If he had already a son, (verse 12,) we may allow a few years more. Bible.

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