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Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth in the Bible — son of Jonathan (2SA 4:4). Mephibosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “out of my mouth proceeds reproach”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (2)
Mephiboshethproper name
- Hebrew
- מְפִיבֹשֶׁת
- Transliteration
- məfiyboshet
- Meaning
- from the mouth of Shame [a derogatory name for Baal]”
- Greek
- Μεμφιβοσθε
- Reference
- 2SA 4:4
- Strong's
- H4648
Merib-baalproper name
- Hebrew
- מְרִיב בַּעַל
- Transliteration
- məriyv baal
- Meaning
- Baal contends
- Greek
- Μεριβααλ
- Reference
- 1CH 8:34
- Strong's
- H4807 & H4810
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mephibosheth in the Bible?
Mephibosheth is described in the Bible as son of Jonathan (2SA 4:4). Mephibosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.
What does the name Mephibosheth mean?
The name Mephibosheth means “out of my mouth proceeds reproach” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.