2 Samuel 16:4

Translations

Modern

So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”

Traditional

Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.

Literal

And the king said to Ziba, “Behold, unto you is all that is unto Mephibosheth.” And Ziba said, “I humbly bow before you that I may find favor in your eyes, my lord the king.”

Latin

Et ait rex Sibæ: Tua sint omnia quæ fuerunt Miphiboseth. Dixitque Siba: Oro ut inveniam gratiam coram te, domine mi rex.

Original

Hebrew

English

So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!”

Notes

2 Samuel 16:3–4

Ziba was lying to David for his own benefit. Later, Mephibosheth told the truth about what happened (2 Samuel 19:24–30).

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David

Events

Reign of David

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2 Samuel 14:22
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When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!”

People

Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul Ziba: Servant of Saul's household, later served David

Glossary

Absalom David Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Nathan Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba

Topics

Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord Confiscation of Property by David, That of Mephibosheth King: Profiting From: Confiscations of Property Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: His Ingratitude to David at the Time of Absolom's Usurpation Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: Property of, Confiscated Rashness: David, in his Generosity to Ziba Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful of Ziba Servants: Bad: Ziba Ziba: His Faithfulness to David

2 Samuel 16:4

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