Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.
Then the king said to Ziba, 'Look, everything that belonged to Mephibosheth is now yours.' And Ziba said, 'I humbly beg you that I may find favor in your eyes, my lord the king.'
King David is giving all of Mephibosheth's property to his servant Ziba, and Ziba responds with humble gratitude, asking to remain in the king's good favor.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during David's flight from Jerusalem when his son Absalom rebelled against him. Ziba had just told David that Mephibosheth (Jonathan's disabled son) had stayed in Jerusalem hoping to regain his grandfather Saul's throne. Based on this accusation, David hastily transferred all of Mephibosheth's property to Ziba as a reward for his apparent loyalty.
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