II Samuel 16:3
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“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.’”
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In the close of the foregoing chapter we left David flying from Jerusalem, and Absalom entering into it; in this chapter, I. We are to follow David in his melancholy flight; and there we find him, 1. Cheated by Ziba (Sa2 16:1-4). 2. Cursed by Shimei, which he bears with wonderful patience (Sa2 16:5-14). II. We are to meet Absalom in his triumphant entry; and there we find him, 1. Cheated by Hushai (Sa2 16:15-19). 2. Counselled by Ahithophel to go in unto his father's concubines (Sa2 16:20-23).
Open source ↗16:3-4 Ziba was lying to David for his own gain; Mephibosheth later set the record straight (19:24-30).
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Such is the fate of all who are greedy, whose unjust gain takes the lives of its possessors.
You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.