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2 Samuel 9:2 And there was a servant of Saul's family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, "Are you Ziba?" "I am your servant," he replied.

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They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, &#8220Are you Ziba?&#8221 &#8220At your service,&#8221 he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He summoned a man named Ziba, who had been one of Saul&#8217;s servants. &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; the king asked. &#8220;Yes sir, I am,&#8221; Ziba replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he said, &#8220;I am your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; &#8220;I am your servant,&#8221; he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And <i>there was</i> of the house of Saul a servant whose name <i>was</i> Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, <i>Art</i> thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant <i>is he</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>there was</i> a servant of the house of Saul whose name <i>was</i> Ziba. So when they had called him to David, the king said to him, &#8220;<i>Are</i> you Ziba?&#8221; He said, &#8220;At your service!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now <i>there was</i> a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they summoned him to David; and the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he said, &#8220;<i>I am</i> your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, &#8220Are you Ziba?&#8221 And he said, &#8220I am your servant.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he said, &#8220;<i>I am</i> your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he said, &#8220;<i>I am</i> your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, so they called him to David. And the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; He said, &#8220;<i>I am</i> your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was a servant of Saul&#8217;s family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba? &#8221; &#8220;I am your servant,&#8221; he replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There was a servant of Saul&#8217s family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king said to him, &#8220Are you Ziba?"&#8221 I am your servant,&#8221 he replied. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him unto David; and the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David called in Ziba, one of the servants of Saul's family. David said, "So you are Ziba." "Yes, Your Majesty, I am." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him unto David; and the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/9.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Now, Saul's family had a servant whose name was Ziba. He was summoned to [come to] David. "Are you Ziba?" the king asked him. "[Yes,] I am," he answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was a servant of Saul's family named Ziba, and he was told to go to David. "Are you Ziba?" the king asked. "At your service, sir," he answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A household servant of Saul named Ziba was called to appear before David, and the king asked him, "Are you Ziba?" "I am your servant," Ziba replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now there was a servant from Saul's house named Ziba, so he was summoned to David. The king asked him, "Are you Ziba?" He replied, "At your service."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, "Are you Ziba?" He said, "Your servant is he."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him to David, the king said to him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There was of Saul&#8217;s house a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; He said, &#8220;I am your servant.&#8221; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the house of Saul has a servant, and his name [is] Ziba, and they call for him to David; and the king says to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he says, &#8220;Your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the house of Saul hath a servant, and his name is Ziba, and they call for him unto David; and the king saith unto him, 'Art thou Ziba?' and he saith, 'Thy servant.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to the house of Saul a servant and his name Ziba. And they will call for him to David, and the king will say to him, Thou Ziba? and he will say, Thy servant.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now there was of the house of Saul, a servant named Siba: and when the king had called him to him, he said to him: Art thou Siba? And he answered: I am Siba thy servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now there was, from the house of Saul, a servant named Ziba. And when the king had called him to himself, he said to him, &#8220;Are you not Ziba?&#8221; And he responded, &#8220;I am your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now there was an official of the house of Saul named Ziba. He was summoned to David, and the king asked him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; He replied, &#8220;Your servant.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and he was summoned to David. The king said to him, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221; And he said, &#8220;At your service!&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And they called him to David, and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? And he said, I am your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And to the household of Shaul there was a Servant, and his name was Tsiba, and they called him to David and the King said to him: &#8220;Are you Tsiba?&#8221; And he said: &#8220;I am your Servant!&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him unto David; and the king said unto him: 'Art thou Ziba?' And he said: 'Thy servant is he.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there was a servant of the house of Saul, and his name was Siba: and they call him to David; and the king said to him, Art thou Siba? and he said, I <i>am</i> thy servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/9-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=2181" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/9.htm">David and Mephibosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then David asked, &#8220;Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?&#8221; <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: &#8216;e&#183;&#7687;e&#7695; (N-ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">And there was a servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: &#353;&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#363;l (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">of Saul&#8217;s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: &#363;&#183;l&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#234;&#7791; (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">family</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: &#363;&#183;&#353;&#601;&#183;m&#333;w (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/6717.htm" title="6717: &#7779;&#238;&#183;&#7687;&#257; (N-proper-ms) -- A servant in Saul's house. From the same as Tsowba'; station; Tsiba, an Israelite.">Ziba.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way&#183;yiq&#183;r&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#363;- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">They summoned</a> <a href="/hebrew/l&#333;w (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: d&#257;&#183;wi&#7695; (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham&#183;me&#183;le&#7733; (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">and the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way&#183;y&#333;&#183;mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">inquired,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: &#8217;&#234;&#183;l&#257;w (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ha&#183;&#8217;at&#183;t&#257;h (Art:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">&#8220;Are you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6717.htm" title="6717: &#7779;&#238;&#183;&#7687;&#257; (N-proper-ms) -- A servant in Saul's house. From the same as Tsowba'; station; Tsiba, an Israelite.">Ziba?&#8221;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: &#8216;a&#7687;&#183;de&#183;&#7733;&#257; (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">&#8220;I am your servant,&#8221;</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way&#183;y&#333;&#183;mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he replied.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>So the king asked, &#8220;Is there anyone left of Saul&#8217;s family to whom I can show the kindness of God?&#8221; Ziba answered, &#8220;There is still Jonathan&#8217;s son, who is lame in both feet.&#8221;&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a></span><br />And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD&#8217;s loving devotion, that I may not die, / and do not ever cut off your loving devotion from my household&#8212;not even when the LORD cuts off every one of David&#8217;s enemies from the face of the earth.&#8221; / So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, &#8220;May the LORD hold David&#8217;s enemies accountable.&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-3.htm">1 Samuel 18:3</a></span><br />Then Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a></span><br />And Jonathan said to David, &#8220;Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, &#8216;May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.&#8217;&#8221; Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">1 Samuel 23:18</a></span><br />So the two of them made a covenant before the LORD. And David remained in Horesh, while Jonathan went home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/4-4.htm">2 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-3.htm">1 Samuel 9:3-5</a></span><br />One day the donkeys of Saul&#8217;s father Kish wandered off, and Kish said to his son Saul, &#8220;Take one of the servants and go look for the donkeys.&#8221; / So Saul passed through the hill country of Ephraim and then through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find the donkeys. He and the servant went through the region of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then they went through the land of Benjamin, and still they did not find them. / When they reached the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant, &#8220;Come, let us go back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and start worrying about us.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">1 Kings 2:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2-9</a></span><br />So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, &#8220;Place your hand under my thigh, / and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.&#8221; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Genesis 47:29-31</a></span><br />When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, &#8220;If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt, / but when I lie down with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me with them.&#8221; Joseph answered, &#8220;I will do as you have requested.&#8221; / &#8220;Swear to me,&#8221; Jacob said. So Joseph swore to him, and Israel bowed in worship at the head of his bed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-1.htm">Ruth 2:1</a></span><br />Now Naomi had a relative on her husband&#8217;s side, a prominent man of noble character from the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a></span><br />I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a></span><br />Then the King will say to those on His right, &#8216;Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.&#8217; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him to David, the king said to him, Are you Ziba? And he said, Your servant is he.</p><p class="hdg">a servant</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Genesis 15:2,3</a></b></br> And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house <i>is</i> this Eliezer of Damascus? &#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a></b></br> And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Genesis 39:6</a></b></br> And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was <i>a</i> goodly <i>person</i>, and well favoured.</p><p class="hdg">was Ziba</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/16-1.htm">2 Samuel 16:1-4</a></b></br> And when David was a little past the top <i>of the hill</i>, behold, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of asses saddled, and upon them two hundred <i>loaves</i> of bread, and an hundred bunches of raisins, and an hundred of summer fruits, and a bottle of wine&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-17.htm">2 Samuel 19:17,27-29</a></b></br> And <i>there were</i> a thousand men of Benjamin with him, and Ziba the servant of the house of Saul, and his fifteen sons and his twenty servants with him; and they went over Jordan before the king&#8230; </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/3-21.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-20.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-29.htm">Ziba</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/18-2.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-12.htm">Household</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-6.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm">Ziba</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm">David by Ziba sends for Mephibosheth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-7.htm">For Jonathan's sake he restores to him all that was Saul's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/9-9.htm">He makes Ziba his farmer</a></span><br></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba.</b><br>Ziba was a servant in the household of Saul, Israel's first king. After Saul's death, his household would have been in a precarious position, as the transition of power to David, who was from a different tribe, could have led to the elimination of Saul's family and associates. Ziba's role as a servant indicates he was likely responsible for managing the affairs of Saul's estate. This context highlights the political and social dynamics of the time, where loyalty to a former king could be dangerous. The mention of Ziba by name suggests his importance in the narrative, as he becomes a key figure in the story of Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson.<p><b>They summoned him to David,</b><br>David's summoning of Ziba indicates his intention to show kindness to the house of Saul, fulfilling his covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/20-14.htm">1 Samuel 20:14-17</a>. This act of summoning also reflects the authority David held as king, able to call individuals to his presence. It demonstrates David's desire to maintain justice and mercy, key themes in his reign. The summoning of Ziba sets the stage for the unfolding of David's grace towards Mephibosheth, which is a reflection of God's grace towards humanity.<p><b>and the king inquired, &#8220;Are you Ziba?&#8221;</b><br>David's inquiry shows his personal involvement and attention to detail in matters of state and personal promises. It reflects the importance of identity and recognition in the ancient Near Eastern culture, where knowing someone's name and status was crucial for social and political interactions. This question also serves to confirm Ziba's identity, ensuring that David is speaking to the correct person who can provide information about Saul's descendants.<p><b>&#8220;I am your servant,&#8221; he replied.</b><br>Ziba's response indicates his acknowledgment of David's authority and his willingness to serve the new king. This phrase reflects the cultural norms of the time, where servants were expected to show loyalty and submission to their masters. Ziba's declaration of servitude is significant, as it sets the tone for his future actions and interactions with David and Mephibosheth. It also highlights the theme of servanthood, which is prevalent throughout the Bible and is exemplified in the life of Jesus Christ, who came to serve and not to be served (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his heart after God and his covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziba.htm">Ziba</a></b><br>A servant from the house of Saul, who plays a crucial role in connecting David to Mephibosheth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/house_of_saul.htm">House of Saul</a></b><br>The former royal family of Israel, now largely fallen from power after Saul's death.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mephibosheth.htm">Mephibosheth</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, he is the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul, whom David seeks to show kindness to for Jonathan's sake.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where David reigns as king and where this event takes place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_faithfulness.htm">Covenant Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's inquiry about the house of Saul demonstrates his commitment to the covenant he made with Jonathan. As believers, we are called to honor our commitments and show loyalty, reflecting God's faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/k/kindness_to_others.htm">Kindness to Others</a></b><br>David's actions towards Mephibosheth, through Ziba, exemplify kindness and mercy. We are encouraged to extend grace and kindness, even to those who may not expect it, as a reflection of Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/servanthood.htm">Servanthood</a></b><br>Ziba's response, "I am your servant," highlights the importance of a servant's heart. In our walk with Christ, we are called to serve others selflessly, following the example of Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The unfolding events show God's hand in fulfilling His purposes. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace and assurance in our lives, knowing He orchestrates events for His glory and our good.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_sam_9_7-10_conflict_with_david's_claim.htm">Does the sudden bestowal of Saul&#8217;s property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7&#8211;10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul&#8217;s possessions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_2_samuel_9_1_historically_verifiable.htm">In 2 Samuel 9:1, how is it historical or archaeologically verifiable that no one else knew of Saul&#8217;s surviving heir except David&#8217;s court? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_david_help_saul's_kin_despite_past.htm">In 2 Samuel 9:3, how do we reconcile David's swift willingness to help Saul's descendant with the longstanding hostilities described elsewhere in 1 and 2 Samuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_mention_lo-debar_in_2_samuel_9_4.htm">Why does 2 Samuel 9:4 specify Lo-debar as Mephibosheth's hiding place if there is no clear extra-biblical record of such a location or its significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A servant whose name was Ziba.</span> It is evident from this that David was not certain that Jonathan had left behind him a son; but not because of the change of name from Meribbaal (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-34.htm">1 Chronicles 8:34</a>); for <span class="accented">Baal</span> retained its innocent meaning of "lord" until the time of Jezebel. It then became the title of the Phoenician sun god; and Jezebel's shameless worship of this deity, and her cruelty to Jehovah's prophets, made the people henceforth change the name Baal into Bosheth, "the shameful thing" (see note on 2 Samuel 2:8). Mephibosheth had not changed his name, but had lived in obscurity in the wild region beyond Mahanaim. Meanwhile Ziba had probably taken care of Saul's property in the tribe of Benjamin. There is no reason to doubt that he had been steward there for Saul, and after his master's death had continued in possession of the estate. David, we may feel sure, would not interfere with it, and Ziba would hold it for Saul's heirs, who could not themselves take possession. To him David now sends, not because he expected to hear of a son of his dear friend Jonathan, but because he was ready to show kindness to any representative of the fallen monarch. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/9-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And there was a servant</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1506;&#1462;&#1433;&#1489;&#1462;&#1491;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8216;e&#183;&#7687;e&#7695;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Saul&#8217;s</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1464;&#1488;&#1445;&#1493;&#1468;&#1500;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#363;l)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">family</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1468;&#1500;&#1456;&#1489;&#1461;&#1448;&#1497;&#1514;</span> <span class="translit">(&#363;&#183;l&#601;&#183;&#7687;&#234;&#7791;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1468;&#1513;&#1473;&#1456;&#1502;&#1443;&#1493;&#1465;</span> <span class="translit">(&#363;&#183;&#353;&#601;&#183;m&#333;w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Noun - masculine singular construct &#124; third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ziba.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1510;&#1460;&#1497;&#1489;&#1464;&#1428;&#1488;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7779;&#238;&#183;&#7687;&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6717.htm">Strong's 6717: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziba -- a servant in Saul's house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They summoned</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1468;&#1460;&#1511;&#1456;&#1512;&#1456;&#1488;&#1493;&#1468;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;yiq&#183;r&#601;&#183;&#8217;&#363;-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1500;&#1430;&#1493;&#1465;</span> <span class="translit">(l&#333;w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition &#124; third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1462;&#1500;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">David,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1491;&#1468;&#1464;&#1493;&#1460;&#1425;&#1491;</span> <span class="translit">(d&#257;&#183;wi&#7695;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the king</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1502;&#1468;&#1462;&#1447;&#1500;&#1462;&#1498;&#1456;</span> <span class="translit">(ham&#183;me&#183;le&#7733;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inquired,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1468;&#1465;&#1448;&#1488;&#1502;&#1462;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;y&#333;&#183;mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">&#8220;Are you</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1488;&#1463;&#1514;&#1468;&#1464;&#1445;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(ha&#183;&#8217;at&#183;t&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ziba?&#8221;</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1510;&#1460;&#1497;&#1489;&#1464;&#1430;&#1488;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7779;&#238;&#183;&#7687;&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6717.htm">Strong's 6717: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ziba -- a servant in Saul's house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">&#8220;I am your servant,&#8221;</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1506;&#1463;&#1489;&#1456;&#1491;&#1468;&#1462;&#1469;&#1498;&#1464;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8216;a&#7687;&#183;de&#183;&#7733;&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct &#124; second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1468;&#1465;&#1445;&#1488;&#1502;&#1462;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;y&#333;&#183;mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/9-2.htm">2 Samuel 9:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/9-2.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 9:2 There was of the house of Saul (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/9-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 9:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 9:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/9-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 9:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 9:3" /></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>

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