2 Samuel 16:4 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NKJV

So the king said to Ziba, “Here, all that belongs to Mephibosheth is yours.” And Ziba said, “I humbly bow before you, that I may find favor in your sight, my lord, O king!”

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace. —Literally, I bow myself down; let me find favour.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Then said the king to Ziba, behold, yours are all that
pertain to Mephibosheth
Being …

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Ziba slandered Mephibosheth. Great men should always be wary of flatterers, and be careful to hear both sides.