2 Samuel 9:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar. ”

2 Samuel 9:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

David reaped the fruit of his kindness to Mephibosheth, for, when he fled from Absalom, Machir, the son of Ammiel, was one of those who were most liberal in providing him and his army with necessar...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9. David shows Favour to Meri-baal (J). David, asking as to survivors of the house of Saul, hears of Meri-baal ( 2 Samuel 4:4 *); he bestows upon him Saul's private estates, and gives him...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6. Lo-debar . no pasture. Where the sinner is until found by God. s free grace.
2 Samuel 9:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar. Lo-debar - Supposed to have been situated beyond Jordan;...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet....
2 Samuel 9:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David and Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9-20 have apparently been taken from a single document, written not long after the events recorded, and with special and unique knowledge of the circumstances of Da...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XII. DAVID AND MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:1-13 . THE busy life which King David was now leading did not prevent memory from occasionally running back to his early days and bringing befor...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Kindness for Jonathan's Sake 2 Samuel 9:1-13 This poor cripple at Lodebar never supposed that David would show him favor. Did he not belong to the rejected house of Saul? What could he expect f...
2 Samuel 9:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

There is an exquisite tenderness about the story here recorded. David's love for Jonathan was still fresh. One can easily imagine how in the days of his growing prosperity the king would often think...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(2) 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. (3) And the king...
2 Samuel 9:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the king said unto him, where is he ?.... In what part of the land, city, or town, does he dwell? and Ziba said unto the king, behold, he [is] in the house of Machir , the son of Ammiel ; a...
2 Samuel 9:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the king said unto him, Where [is] he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he [is] in the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar. Ver. 4. Behold, he is in the house of Machir … in Lode...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He is in the house of Machir This Machir appears to have been a generous man, who entertained Mephibosheth out of mere compassion, not of disaffection to David: for afterward we find him kind to Da...
2 Samuel 9:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

When David's kingdom was established, he was not infatuated with his self-importance, as many men would be. Some would be inclined to get rid of every possible challenger of his position, particularl...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David's Kindness to Jonathan's Son. B. C. 1039. 1 And David said, Is there yet any that...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

In a place beyond Jordan, 2 Samuel 17:27 , where his friends thought he might be kept out of David's sight.
2 Samuel 9:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES— 2 Samuel 9:1 . “And David said.” This could not have occurred until David had reigned many years, seeing that Mephibosheth was only five years old when his father...
2 Samuel 9:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

REFLECTIONS. When princes are in adversity they can be familiar with their faithful friends; but on being elevated to the throne, and thronged with the cares of government, they are apt to leave them...
2 Samuel 9:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake. A gracious temper I. An affecting exhibition of the vicissitudes of human life. I do not no...
2 Samuel 9:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Samuel 9:1 Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul? As Mephibosheth was five years old at his father's death ( 2 Samuel 4:4 ), but now had a son ( 2 Samuel 9:12 ),...
2 Samuel 9:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David Receives Mephibosheth Graciously
2 Samuel 9:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 17:27-29 ; Joshua 13:26
2 Samuel 9:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Mephibosheth, a Type of Saving Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The story of Mephibosheth is most fascinating. It has a backward look, as we remember the espousals of Jonathan to David...

2 Samuel 9:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 9:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 9:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 9:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 9:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 9:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 9:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 9:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary