2 Samuel 16:4 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

We read before how kind David was to Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, how he prudently entrusted his servant Ziba with the management of his estate, while he generously entertained him at his own table, 2 Sam. 9:10. This matter was well settled; but, it seems, Ziba is not content to be manager, he longs to be master, of Mephibosheth's estate. Now, he thinks, is his time to make himself so; if he can procure a grant of it from the crown, whether David or Absalom get the better it is all one to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:4

Then said the king to Ziba, behold, thine are all that pertaineth to Mephibosheth ,.... Being forfeited to the king by an overt act of treason as they had been before by the rebellion of Ishbosheth, but had been graciously restored to Mephibosheth; and had it been true what Ziba suggested, it would have been a righteous thing to have taken them from him; though it seems to be too hasty a step in David to take and give them away without further inquiry: and Ziba said, I humbly beseech... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 16:4

Thine are all - This conduct of David was very rash; he spoiled an honorable man to reward a villain, not giving himself time to look into the circumstances of the case. But David was in heavy afflictions, and these sometimes make even a wise man mad. Nothing should be done rashly; he who is in the habit of obeying the first impulse of his passions or feelings, will seldom do a right action, and never keep a clear conscience. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

( OLIVET .) The benefaction of Ziba. ( References: 2 Samuel 9:3 , 2 Samuel 9:9-13 ; 2 Samuel 19:24-30 .) David had taken his last look at Jerusalem, and was "a little past the top" of Mount Olivet in his descent on the other side, when he was met by Ziba, the servant of Mephibesheth, with an apparently thoughtful and generous present. This man was originally a slave of the house of Saul; became a freed man at its downfall; made his fortune out of its ruins; and had fifteen sons... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-14

The facts are: 1 . David, passing on his way, is met by Ziba with a present for the king and his servants. 2 . On inquiring after Mephibosheth, David is told by Ziba that he was staying in Jerusalem in expectation that, as a result of the present revolt, the kingdom would be restored to him as representative of the house of Saul. 3 . Accepting this statement as correct, David assigns Mephibosheth's property ( 2 Samuel 9:9-12 ) to Ziba, who thereupon makes obeisance. 4 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:4

I humbly beseech thee that, etc. The words are really a form of grateful acceptance. "I do obeisance", that is, "I make my humble bow: may I find favour," etc.; may the king continue to look favourably upon me. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 16:3-4

2 Samuel 16:3-4. He said, To-day shall the house of Israel restore me, &c. This was a fiction, but not badly contrived; for the family of David being so divided, and one part enraged against another, it was possible they might destroy one another by mutual wounds; and the people, being tired out by civil wars, might think of restoring the kingdom to the family of Saul their former sovereign, of which family Mephibosheth was the principal branch. Then said the king, Behold, thine are... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Apparent success of the revolt (16:1-23)As David left Jerusalem, Ziba (whom David had appointed to manage the property of Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth; see 9:9-13) took the opportunity to win David’s favour by bringing him food and animals to assist his escape. Ziba then told David that Mephibosheth was a traitor who was planning to seize the throne for himself. As a result David took away Mephibosheth’s property and gave it to Ziba, though later events showed there was some doubt whether... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 16:4

2 Samuel 16:4. Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth— David, too rashly credulous, although of an unsuspected servant against the son of a tried friend, and too hastily resenting his imagined ingratitude, immediately concluded Mephibosheth a traitor, who had forfeited his whole fortune; and accordingly bestowed the forfeiture upon his informer; verifying that fine observation of Seneca, that "kings give many things with covered eyes, especially in time of war." Delaney. Note;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

The kindness of Ziba 16:1-4"David now encounters Ziba (2 Samuel 16:1-4), the first of two men with links to the house of Saul (the other is Shimei [2 Samuel 16:5-14]). Although Ziba attempts to ingratiate himself to him and Shimei curses him, David treats each with courtesy. The brief account of the king’s kindness to Ziba (2 Samuel 16:1-4) has obvious connections with the narrative of his kindness to Mephibosheth (ch. 9) . . ." [Note: Youngblood, pp. 998-99.] Ziba’s report of Mephibosheth’s... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 16:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 16:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 16:1-23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 2 Samuel 16:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 16:1-4

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