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He has slandered your servant to my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in your eyes.
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Submission to Godly Wisdom
Mephibosheth, after being slandered by Ziba, expresses complete trust in David's ability to discern the truth. He calls the king "an angel of God," signifying a belief in his divine-like wisdom. According to commentator John Gill, this demonstrates a profound submission to God-ordained authority, as Mephibosheth places his fate entirely in the king's hands, trusting him to make a just decision.
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2 Samuel
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Reformed Baptist
And he has slandered your servant unto my lord the king By suggesting that he stayed at Jerusalem with a view to the…
Presbyterian
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…