All my relatives and I could expect only death from you, my lord, but instead you have honored me by allowing me to eat at your own table! What more can I ask?”

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…