# crippled in his feet This phrase means "unable to walk." # five years old This was the age of Jonathan's son at the time of his father's death. # the news about Saul and Jonathan This refers to the news about their death. # nurse This is a woman or girl who is hired to care for young children. # became lame This explains how Mephibosheth was injured so he was unable to walk. # Mephibosheth This is the name of Jonathan's young son, the grandson of Saul.