For all my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king. Yet you set your servant among those who eat at your own table. Therefore what right have I still to cry out 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…