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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:9-13

The matter is here settled concerning Mephibosheth. 1. This grant of his father's estate is confirmed to him, and Ziba called to be a witness to it (2 Sam. 9:9); and, it should seem, Saul had a very good estate, for his father was a mighty man of substance (1 Sam. 9:1), and he had fields and vineyards to bestow, 1 Sam. 22:7. Be it ever so much, Mephibosheth is now master of it all. 2. The management of the estate is committed to Ziba, who knew what it was and how to make the most of it, in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:11

Then said Ziba unto the king, according to all the king hath commanded his servant, so shall thy servant do ,.... Till the land, and bring the fruits of it to Mephibosheth, for the support of his family; he promised very fair, had he been as faithful to his trust: as for Mephibosheth, said the king , he shall eat at my table, as one of the king's sons ; which is repeated, for the confirmation of it, and to show that he should be treated with equal respect, and fare as the king's sons... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:12

And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Micha ,.... What his age was is not said from him sprung a progeny of several generations, 1 Chronicles 8:34 , and all that dwelt in the house Ziba were servants to Mephibosheth ; his sons and his servants. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:13

So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem ,.... Either in some apartments in the king's palace, or in some house in the city provided for him; for he returned not to Lodebar, nor to any mansion house upon the estate, of Saul restored unto him: for he did eat continually at the king's table ; to which he was invited, and he accepted of: and was lame on both his feet ; or "though" he was F14 והוא "quamvis esset", Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; so Patrick. , yet this was no... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:11

So shall thy servant do - The promises of Ziba were fair and specious, but he was a traitor in his heart, as we shall see in the rebellion of Absalom, and David's indulgence to this man is a blot in his character; at this time however he suspected no evil; circumstances alone can develope the human character. The internal villain can be known only when circumstances occur which can call his propensities into action; till then he may be reputed an honest man. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:13

Did eat continually at the king ' s table - He was fit for no public office, but was treated by the king with the utmost respect and affection. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

The facts are: 1 . David, remembering his love for Jonathan, inquires whether there were any survivors of the house of Saul; and being informed of the proximity of Ziba, an old servant, he sends for him. 2 . He is told that a son of Jonathan, lame of foot, is a sojourner in the house of Machir. 3 . Being sent for, Mephibosheth, on appearing before the king, falls on his face and pays reverence, but is spoken to kindly. 4 . Being assured by David that there was no need for fear,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:5-13

( THE KING 'S PALACE .) Mephibosheth before the king. We have here a picture of— I. EXTRAORDINARY VICISSITUDES IS LIFE . A prince by birth, deprived of his father, crippled by a heedless footstep, carried into exile and poverty, recently a helpless dependent in a remote district, is conducted into the presence of one who was once a shepherd boy, afterwards a wandering outlaw, and now the greatest monarch on earth! Such changes: 1 . May be largely, though not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:11

As for Mephibosheth, said the king, he , etc. These words are difficult, because they make David say the same thing thrice. The text is probably corrupt, as it requires the insertion of some such phrase as the "said the king" of the Authorized Version to make it intelligible. Of the many emendations proposed, the most probable is that of the LXX . and Syriac, which make this clause an observation of the historian pointing out the high honour done to Mephibosheth in placing him on an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:12

Micha . This son of Mephibosheth became the representative of the house of Saul, and had a numerous offspring, who were leading men in the tribe of Benjamin until the Captivity (see 1 Chronicles 8:35-40 ; 1 Chronicles 9:40-44 ). HOMILETICS read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:9-13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 9:13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:5-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:11

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 9:12

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