2 Samuel 16:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.”
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Read Full Chapter →David hastily grants Ziba all of Mephibosheth's property, and Ziba bows in thanks.
What Does 2 Samuel 16:4 Mean?
Pressed by crisis and trusting Ziba's account, David transfers to him everything that had belonged to Mephibosheth. Ziba responds with a low bow and a plea for continued favor.
A judgment made on one report, in the heat of trouble, proves costly later. The episode quietly cautions every reader: weariness and danger tempt us to decide quickly and unjustly. The Lord, by contrast, judges righteously, seeing the heart no slander can hide, and to His unhurried justice the wronged may always appeal.
2 Samuel 16:4 in the Original Language
chen (חֵן), 'grace' -- favor freely shown by a superior to one beneath him.
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What does 2 Samuel 16:4 mean?
David hastily grants Ziba all of Mephibosheth's property, and Ziba bows in thanks.