Grandparents

Grandparents mentioned in Scripture

Saul, the grandfather of Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 9:7 See also 2 Samuel 16:3, 2 Samuel 19:26–28

“Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.”

Maacah, the grandmother of Asa

1 Kings 15:9–10 See also 1 Kings 15:13 parallel 2 Chronicles 15:16

In the twentieth year of Jeroboam’s reign over Israel, Asa became king of Judah, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maacah daughter of Abishalom.

Lois, the grandmother of Timothy

2 Timothy 1:5

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

Believers have a responsibility to support their grandparents

1 Timothy 5:4

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.