For all my father’s household was only people worthy of death to my lord the king; yet you placed your servant among those who ate at your own table. So what right do I still have, that I should complain anymore to the king?”

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For all [of] my, father's house were but dead men before my
lord the king

Or "men of death" F13 ; worthy of de…

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…