Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
Ziba's Deception Exposed
Commentators unanimously clarify that Mephibosheth was not disloyal to David but was a victim of his servant Ziba's deceit. Scholars explain that Mephibosheth, being lame, ordered Ziba to prepare a donkey for him to join the king. Instead, Ziba stole the donkey and provisions, lied to David, and left his master stranded.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Samuel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
4
Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 19:26
18th Century
Theologian
It appears that when Mephibosheth ordered Ziba to saddle the donkeys and ride with him to join David, Ziba left him, pretending to obey. Instead, h…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 19:26
19th Century
Bishop
My servant deceived me. — It now appears that the two asses laden with provisions, which Ziba had brought to David in his…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 19:26
17th Century
Pastor
And he answered, my lord, O king, my servant deceived me
His servant Ziba, who, instead of saddling an ass for him b…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 19:24–30
17th Century
Minister
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…