2 Samuel 16:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

David then told him, “Everything that used to belong to Mephibosheth is now yours.” Ziba said, “Your Majesty, I am your humble servant, and I hope you will be pleased with me.”

Cross References

Proverbs 18:17

You may think you have won your case in court, until your opponent speaks.

Proverbs 18:13

It's stupid and embarrassing to give an answer before you listen.

Proverbs 19:2

Willingness and stupidity don't go well together. If you are too eager, you will miss the road.

Deuteronomy 19:15

Before you are convicted of a crime, at least two witnesses must be able to testify that you did it.

Exodus 23:8

Don't accept bribes. Judges are blinded and justice is twisted by bribes.

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, I thank you for giving your permission. It shows that you approve of me.”

2 Samuel 14:4

The woman from Tekoa went to David. She bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, please help me!”

2 Samuel 9:9

David called in Ziba, Saul's chief servant, and told him, “Since Mephibosheth is Saul's grandson, I've given him back everything that belonged to your master Saul and his family.

2 Samuel 16:3

“And where is Mephibosheth?” David asked. Ziba answered, “He stayed in Jerusalem, because he thinks the people of Israel want him to rule the kingdom of his grandfather Saul.”

2 Samuel 16:5

David was near the town of Bahurim when a man came out and started cursing him. The man was Shimei the son of Gera, and he was one of Saul's distant relatives.

2 Samuel 19:27

then he lied about me. You're as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right.

2 Samuel 14:8

“Go on home,” David told her. “I'll take care of this matter for you.”