II Samuel 16:4
A plain-spoken deep dive on this verse. Read the chapter →
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!”
Commentaries
Excerpts gathered from published commentaries to ground the reading.
Original language
The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Cross-references
Other passages the community most often connects to this one. Tap to read.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.
Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.
A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.”
When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!”