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Mephibosheth(2)
Mephibosheth in the Bible — son of Saul (2SA 21:8). Mephibosheth belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “out of my mouth proceeds reproach”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Benjamin
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Mephiboshethproper name
- Hebrew
- מְפִבֹ֑שֶׁת
- Transliteration
- məfiboshet
- Meaning
- from the mouth of Shame [a derogatory name for Baal]
- Greek
- Μεμφιβοσθε
- Reference
- 2SA 21:8
- Strong's
- H4648
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mephibosheth in the Bible?
Mephibosheth is described in the Bible as son of Saul (2SA 21:8). 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.