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And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go with the king; because thy servant is lame.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It appears that when Mephibosheth ordered Ziba to saddle the donkeys and ride with him to join David, Ziba left him, pretending to obey. Instead, h…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

My servant deceived me. — It now appears that the two asses laden with provisions, which Ziba had brought to David in his…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he answered, my lord, O king, my servant deceived me
His servant Ziba, who, instead of saddling an ass for him b…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate, and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, whi…

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