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So what right do I have to make any more appeals to the king?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19.htm">New Living Translation</a> All my relatives and I could expect only death from you, my lord, but instead you have honored me by allowing me to eat at your own table! What more can I ask?” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> For all my father’s house were but men doomed to death before my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right have I, then, to cry to the king?” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19.htm">King James Bible</a> For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king? <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/19.htm">New King James Version</a> For all my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king. Yet you set your servant among those who eat at your own table. Therefore what right have I still to cry out anymore to the king?” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For all my father’s household was only people worthy of death to my lord the king; yet you placed your servant among those who ate at your own table. So what right do I still have, that I should complain anymore to the king?” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For all my father&#8217s household was nothing but dead men before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right do I have yet that I should complain anymore to the king?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For all my father’s household was nothing but dead men before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right do I have yet that I should complain anymore to the king?” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For all my father’s household was nothing but men worthy of death before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right do I have yet that I should complain anymore to the king?” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For were not all of my father’s household (family) nothing but dead men before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. So what right do I still have to cry out anymore to the king [for help]?” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For my grandfather’s entire family deserves death from my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. So what further right do I have to keep on making appeals to the king? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For my grandfather&#8217s entire family deserves death from my lord the king, but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. So what further right do I have to keep on making appeals to the king?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> For all my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king; yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet that I should cry any more unto the king? <a href="/cev/2_samuel/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After all, you could have killed my whole family and me. But instead, you let me eat at your own table. Your Majesty, what more could I ask?" <a href="/erv/2_samuel/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> For all my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet that I should cry any more unto the king? <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You could have killed anyone in my entire family, Your Majesty. Instead, you've seated me with those who eat at your table. So I no longer have the right to complain to the king." <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> All of my father's family deserved to be put to death by Your Majesty, but you gave me the right to eat at your table. I have no right to ask for any more favors from Your Majesty." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> Everyone from my grandfather's household deserved nothing but death from your majesty the king, but you provided a place for your servant among those who have been eating from your table. So what right do I have to ask for anything more from the king?" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/19.htm">NET Bible</a> After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For though all my father?s house were but men doomed to death before my lord the king, yet you placed your servant among those who eat at your table. From whom, then, could I have finer treatment?" But when he cried out to the king," <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that ate at thy own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more to the king? <a href="/web/2_samuel/19.htm">World English Bible</a> For all my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king; yet you set your servant among those who ate at your own table. What right therefore have I yet that I should appeal any more to the king?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for all the house of my father have been nothing except men of death before my lord the king, and you set your servant among those eating at your table, and what right do I have anymore—even to cry anymore to the king?” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for all the house of my father have been nothing except men of death before my lord the king, and thou dost set thy servant among those eating at thy table, and what right have I any more -- even to cry any more unto the king?' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For was not all my father's house but men of death before my lord the king? and thou wilt set thy servant among those eating at thy table. And what is there to me yet of right and to cry yet to the king?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For all of my father's house were no better than worthy of death before my lord the king; and thou hast set me thy servant among the guests of thy table: what just complaint therefore have I? or what right to cry any more to the king? <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For my father’s house was deserving of nothing but death before my lord the king. Yet you have placed me, your servant, among the guests of your table. Therefore, what just complaint might I have? Or what else can I cry out to the king?” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/19.htm">New American Bible</a> For though my father’s entire house deserved only death from my lord the king, yet you placed your servant among those who eat at your table. What right do I still have to make further appeal to the king?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For all my father’s house were doomed to death before my lord the king; but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right have I, then, to appeal to the king?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For all of my father's house were worthy of death before my lord the king; yet you counted your servant among those who eat at your table. Now therefore I cannot justify myself, neither speak before my lord the king. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/19.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because all the house of my father have been condemned to death by you, my Lord King, and you considered your Servant a diner at your table, therefore I cannot justify myself, neither speak before my Lord the King!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/19.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For all my father's house were deserving of death at the hand of my lord the king; yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet? or why should I cry any more unto the king?' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/19.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For all the house of my father were but as dead men before my lord the king; yet thou hast set thy servant among them that eat at thy table: and what right have I any longer even to cry to the king? <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=5843" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/19.htm">Mephibosheth Excused</a> …27and he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. Yet my lord the king is like the angel of God, so do what is good in your eyes. 28<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of my grandfather</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’an·šê- (N-mpc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mā·weṯ (N-ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">deserves death</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: la·ḏō·nî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">from my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7896.htm" title="7896: wat·tā·šeṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To put, set. A primitive root; to place.">yet you have set</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: bə·’ō·ḵə·lê (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">among those who eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/7979.htm" title="7979: šul·ḥā·ne·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A table. From shalach; a table; by implication, a meal.">at your table.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·mah- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">further</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ṣə·ḏā·qāh (N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">right, then,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">do I have</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">to keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/2199.htm" title="2199: wə·liz·‘ōq (Conj-w, Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; by analogy, to announce or convene publicly.">appealing</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king?”</a> 29The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/16-3.htm">2 Samuel 16:3-4</a> “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” / 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!” <a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">2 Samuel 9:6-8</a> And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. / “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” / Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?” <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a> But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ... <a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-2</a> When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">2 Samuel 9:1-3</a> Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?” / And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied. / So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” <a href="/2_samuel/21-7.htm">2 Samuel 21:7</a> Now the king spared Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the oath before the LORD between David and Jonathan son of Saul. <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-15</a> And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household—not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David’s enemies from the face of the earth.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a> Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">1 Samuel 24:21-22</a> So now, swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants or wipe out my name from my father’s house.” / So David gave his oath to Saul. Then Saul returned home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold. <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28-31</a> Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. / When the LORD has done for my lord all the good He promised, and when He has appointed you ruler over Israel, ... <a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-37</a> Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ... <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">1 Kings 1:49-53</a> At this, all the guests of Adonijah arose in terror and scattered. / But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” ... <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet did you set your servant among them that did eat at your own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more to the king?were<a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.dead men [heb] men of death<a href="/1_samuel/26-16.htm">1 Samuel 26:16</a> This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster.didst thou<a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">2 Samuel 9:7,8,10,13</a> And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew 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… to cry<a href="/2_kings/8-3.htm">2 Kings 8:3</a> And it came to pass at the seven years' end, that the woman returned out of the land of the Philistines: and she went forth to cry unto the king for her house and for her land.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-21.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/9-16.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-22.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-13.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-4.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-20.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Deserving</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-35.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-43.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-35.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Table</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 19</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/19-1.htm">Joab causes the king to cease his mourning</a> 9. <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">The Israelites are earnest to bring the king back</a> 11. <a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">David sends to the priest to incite them of Judah</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Shimei is pardoned</a> 24. <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Mephibosheth excused</a> 32. <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Barzillai dismissed, and Chimham his son taken into the king's family</a> 41. <a href="/2_samuel/19-41.htm">The Israelites expostulate with Judah for bringing home the king without them</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king This phrase refers to the house of Saul, the first king of Israel, who was David's predecessor and often his adversary. Saul's pursuit of David and his eventual downfall created a legacy of enmity between their houses. In ancient Near Eastern culture, it was common for new dynasties to eliminate the previous ruling family to secure their own reign. The speaker acknowledges that, by the customs of the time, David had the right to execute Saul's descendants to prevent any claims to the throne. This reflects the historical context of royal succession and the potential threat posed by surviving members of a former king's family.yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table This phrase highlights David's mercy and grace, as he chose to show kindness to Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, by allowing him to eat at the king's table. This act of generosity is significant in the cultural context, as sharing a meal was a sign of acceptance and favor. It also reflects David's covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son and Mephibosheth's father, to show kindness to his family (<a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a>). This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who extends grace and fellowship to those who might otherwise be considered enemies or outsiders.What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king? Here, Mephibosheth expresses humility and gratitude, recognizing that he has already received more than he deserves. This reflects a biblical theme of unmerited favor, where individuals acknowledge their unworthiness in light of the grace they have received. It also underscores the idea of contentment and trust in the king's justice and mercy. This attitude can be connected to other scriptural teachings on humility and reliance on God's provision, such as in <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a>, where Paul speaks of being content in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/mephibosheth.htm">Mephibosheth</a> The son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, Mephibosheth was crippled in both feet. Despite his grandfather's enmity with David, he was shown kindness by King David, who allowed him to eat at the king's table. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his complex reign, marked by both triumphs and personal failures. In this context, he is the one who shows mercy to Mephibosheth. 3. <a href="/topical/z/ziba.htm">Ziba</a> The servant of Saul's household who deceived David by misrepresenting Mephibosheth during Absalom's rebellion, claiming that Mephibosheth was disloyal to David. 4. <a href="/topical/a/absalom's_rebellion.htm">Absalom's Rebellion</a> A significant event where David's son, Absalom, led a revolt against his father, causing David to flee Jerusalem. This context is crucial for understanding the political and personal tensions in this passage. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel and the center of David's kingdom, where much of the political and spiritual life of Israel was centered.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_mercy.htm">Grace and Mercy</a> David's treatment of Mephibosheth is a powerful example of grace and mercy. Despite the potential threat from Saul's lineage, David chooses to show kindness. This reflects God's grace towards us, who, like Mephibosheth, are undeserving. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_gratitude.htm">Humility and Gratitude</a> Mephibosheth's response to David is marked by humility and gratitude. He acknowledges his unworthiness and the king's generosity. As believers, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude for the grace we receive from God. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> Despite Ziba's deception, Mephibosheth trusts in David's judgment. This teaches us to trust in God's ultimate justice, even when wronged by others. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a> David's actions are rooted in his covenant with Jonathan. This highlights the importance of faithfulness to our commitments and relationships, reflecting God's faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 19</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/who_killed_goliath.htm">Who killed Goliath? (1 Samuel 17:49 vs. 2 Samuel 21:19)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּי֩ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the house בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of my grandfather אָבִ֗י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father deserves death מָ֙וֶת֙ (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin from my lord לַאדֹנִ֣י (la·ḏō·nî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king yet you have set וַתָּ֙שֶׁת֙ (wat·tā·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7896.htm">Strong's 7896: </a> To put, set your servant עַבְדְּךָ֔ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant among those who eat בְּאֹכְלֵ֖י (bə·’ō·ḵə·lê) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat at your table. שֻׁלְחָנֶ֑ךָ (šul·ḥā·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7979.htm">Strong's 7979: </a> A table, a meal What וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what further עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more right, then, צְדָקָ֔ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> Rightness, subjectively, objectively do I have יֶּשׁ־ (yeš-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is to keep ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more appealing וְלִזְעֹ֥ק (wə·liz·‘ōq) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2199.htm">Strong's 2199: </a> To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king?” הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/19-28.htm">2 Samuel 19:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 19:28 For all my father's house were (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 19:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 19:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>