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

“In that case,” the king told Ziba, “I give you everything Mephibosheth owns.” “I bow before you,” Ziba replied. “May I always be pleasing to you, my lord the king.” Shimei Curses David

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.