Bible Commentary

Then the king called to Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master’s son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house. Sauls servant – Josephus calls him one of Sauls freedmen. The difference this would make in Zibas position would only be that instead of paying in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:9”

And he bowed himself, and said, What [is] thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I [am]? 8. he bowed himself ] The same Heb. word as “did reverence” in 2Sa 9:6. a dead dog ] The vilest and most contemptible object possible. See note on ch. 2Sa 3:8; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:8”

And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually. 7. Fear not ] Mephibosheth might be afraid that David had only hunted him out to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:7”

Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! 6. Mephibosheth ] See note on ch. 2Sa 4:4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mephibosheth – Also called Merib-baal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:6”

Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar. 5. fet ] This archaic form for fetched appears in several passages in the original edition of the E. V. (1611). It is found in Shakespeare: “On, on, you noblest English, Whose blood is fet from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:5”

And the king said unto him, Where [is] he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he [is] in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar. David reaped the fruit of his kindness to Mephibosheth, for, when he fled from Absalom, Machir, the son of Ammiel, was one of those who were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:4”

And the king said, [Is] there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, [which is] lame on [his] feet. 3. the kindness of God ] A reference to Jonathan’s words in 1Sa 20:14. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:3”

And [there was] of the house of Saul a servant whose name [was] Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, [Art] thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant [is he]. A servant; one who had been a servant, and, as it may seem, a steward to Saul. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:2”

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake? 1. that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake ] In fulfilment of his oath to Jonathan. See 1Sa 20:14-17; 1Sa 20:42. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 9:1”

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was over] both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers. 18. Benaiah ] See note on ch. 2Sa 23:20. was over ] Over is not in the Heb. text, and must be supplied from Chr. But possibly there is some further defect, for the Sept. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Samuel 8:18”