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Deception Masked as Generosity
Commentators agree that Ziba's generous gift was a cover for slandering his master, Mephibosheth. Charles Ellicott suggests Ziba acted out of self-interest, shrewdly betting on David's eventual victory. Matthew Henry uses this as a warning for leaders to be wary of flatterers and to always hear both sides of a story before making a judgment.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 16:1
18th Century
Theologian
A couple of donkeys saddled - These were the donkeys that Mephibosheth and his servant should have ridden. See the note on [Reference 2 Samu…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 16:1
19th Century
Bishop
Ziba ... met him. —It is evident from the sequel of the story (2 Samuel 19:24–30) that Ziba grossly slandered his mast…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 16:1
17th Century
Pastor
And when David was a little past the top [of the hill]
Of the mount of Olives, the ascent of which he is said to go …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 16:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Ziba slandered Mephibosheth. Great men should always be wary of flatterers, and be careful to hear both sides.