2 Samuel 16:4
“Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said the king to Ziba, behold, thine are all that pertaineth to Mephibosheth,.... Being forfeited to the king by an…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thine are all - This conduct of David was very rash; he spoiled an honorable man to reward a villain, not giving himself…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 16:1-4
We read before how kind David was to Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, how he prudently entrusted his servant Ziba with…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Behold, thine are all, &c. David was rash and hasty in thus treating his grant to Mephibosheth as forfeited by treason…
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