## five years old ## the age of Jonathan's son at the time of his father's death (See:[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) ## crippled in his feet ## This phrase means "unable to walk." ## nurse ## a woman or girl who is hired to look after young children. ## became lame ## This indicates that Mephibosheth was further injured so he was unable to walk. ## Mephibosheth ## This is the male name of Jonathan's young son, the grandson of Saul (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])