And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?
When Mephibosheth came to Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, 'Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?'
King David is asking Mephibosheth why he didn't flee Jerusalem with David when Absalom rebelled.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, David is returning to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's rebellion and defeat, a time of political turmoil and reconciliation. Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul and son of Jonathan, had remained in Jerusalem, which led to suspicions because his servant Ziba had falsely accused him of disloyalty. When David confronts Mephibosheth upon his arrival, he questions him directly about why he did not join him during his exile.
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