2 Samuel 9:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? ”

2 Samuel 9:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mephibosheth’s humility of expression, even in the mouth of an Oriental, is painful. It was perhaps in part the result of his helpless lameness, and of the other misfortunes of his life. A dead...
2 Samuel 9:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And he bowed himself, and said, What [is] thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such (d) a dead dog as I [am]? (d) Meaning, a despised person.
2 Samuel 9:8 - 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 9:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

What... ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. a dead dog . Self-abasement is ever the result of grace shown. I am. So the sinner is concerned about what he is, rather than what he has done....
2 Samuel 9:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am ?
2 Samuel 9:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? No JFB commentary on these verses.
2 Samuel 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(8) And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am? This conduct of Mephibosheth bespeaks a very humble soul. David had expressed much the...
2 Samuel 9:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he bowed himself ,.... In token of gratitude, and as a sign of humility, and of the sense he had of his unworthiness to enjoy such a favour: and said, what [is] thy servant, that thou shouldes...
2 Samuel 9:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And he bowed himself, and said, What [is] thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I [am]? Ver. 8. Upon such a dead dog as I am? ] So he calleth himself, as being lame, poor,...
2 Samuel 9:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He fell on his face and did reverence As the manner was when men came into the presence of the king or king's son; for thus David himself prostrated himself before Jonathan, 1 Samuel 20:41 . I wi...
2 Samuel 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

So contemptible in my person and condition.
2 Samuel 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - 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 9:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

David Receives Mephibosheth Graciously
2 Samuel 9:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 24:14 ; 1 Samuel 24:15 ; 1 Samuel 26:20 ; 2 Samuel 16:9 ; 2 Samuel 3:8 ; Matthew 15:26 ; Matthew 15:27
2 Samuel 9:8 - 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 9:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bowed himself — It is good to have the heart humbled under humbling providences. If when divine providence brings our condition down, divine grace brings our spirits down, we shall be easy.

2 Samuel 9:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Samuel 9:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Samuel 9:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Samuel 9:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Samuel 9:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Samuel 9:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Samuel 9:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Samuel 9:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Samuel 9:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes