2 Samuel 16:3
2 Samuel 16:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.”
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Read Full Chapter →Asked where Mephibosheth is, Ziba accuses him of staying behind to seize Saul's throne.
What Does 2 Samuel 16:3 Mean?
David asks after Mephibosheth, the son of the house he had sworn to protect for Jonathan's sake. Ziba claims his master remained in Jerusalem, hoping the kingdom would be handed back to Saul's line that very day.
The charge is grave, and later the king will hear it answered very differently. Here the danger of the slander against the absent stands exposed: one voice, unanswered, can blacken a name. The wise learn to hold judgment until both sides have spoken, lest loyalty be repaid with loss.
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What does 2 Samuel 16:3 mean?
Asked where Mephibosheth is, Ziba accuses him of staying behind to seize Saul's throne.