For all of my father’s house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?
Everyone in my grandfather's family deserved to die because of what we did to you, my lord the king. But instead, you allowed me to eat at your own table like family. What right do I have now to complain or ask anything more of the king?
The speaker is expressing deep gratitude to King David, acknowledging that his family deserved punishment but instead received mercy and honor.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel, Mephibosheth, the grandson of King Saul, was a descendant from a rival royal line that had been defeated by David. David had previously shown him unexpected mercy by inviting him to eat at the king's table, treating him as family despite potential threats from Saul's house. This verse occurs during David's return to Jerusalem after quelling Absalom's rebellion, where Mephibosheth humbly affirms his loyalty and gratitude for David's kindness.
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