KJV ORIGINAL
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?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Mephibosheth came to Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, 'Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David is asking Mephibosheth why he didn't flee Jerusalem with David when Absalom rebelled.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David's return to Jerusalem following his son Absalom's failed rebellion. Mephibosheth, the disabled grandson of King Saul, had remained in Jerusalem during David's exile, and David is now questioning his loyalty. David had previously shown great kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his friendship with Jonathan.
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