KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
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
This is Mephibosheth speaking to King David after David's return to Jerusalem following Absalom's rebellion. Mephibosheth's servant Ziba had falsely accused him of disloyalty during David's exile, and now Mephibosheth is defending himself. In ancient times, kings were often viewed as God's representatives on earth, which explains the comparison to an angel of God.
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