And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in thine eyes.
And he has spoken falsely about me to you, my lord the king. But my lord the king is like an angel of God, so do whatever seems right to you.
The speaker is defending himself against false accusations while expressing complete trust in the king's divine wisdom to make the right decision.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, this verse occurs as King David returns to Jerusalem after defeating his rebellious son Absalom. Mephibosheth, the crippled grandson of Saul and son of Jonathan, is defending himself against accusations from his servant Ziba, who had falsely claimed that Mephibosheth was disloyal. David is depicted as a wise and just leader, symbolizing divine authority in the eyes of his people.
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