And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.
There was a servant from Saul's household whose name was Ziba. When they brought him to David, the king asked him, 'Are you Ziba?' And he answered, 'Yes, I am your servant.'
King David is calling for Ziba, who was a servant in Saul's household, to come and speak with him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set in the context of King David's reign after he had united the kingdom of Israel following years of conflict with Saul's family. David is actively seeking to honor his covenant with Jonathan, Saul's son, by showing kindness to any survivors of Saul's house as an act of grace and reconciliation. Ziba, a servant from Saul's household, is introduced here as David begins this process by inquiring about potential heirs, highlighting the transition from rivalry to mercy in Israel's monarchy.
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