2 Samuel 9:11
“Then said Ziba unto the king, According to all that my lord the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do. As for Mephibosheth, said the king, he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said Ziba unto the king, according to all the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do,.... Till…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Said the king - There is nothing in the Hebrew to warrant the insertion of these words. The words are: “So Mephibosheth…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
So shall thy servant do - The promises of Ziba were fair and specious, but he was a traitor in his heart, as we shall…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 9:9-13
The matter is here settled concerning Mephibosheth. 1. This grant of his father's estate is confirmed to him, and Ziba…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
As for Mephibosheth, said the king] There is nothing to warrant the insertion of the words "said the king:" nor can the…