2 Samuel 16:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

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 14:8

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

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 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.

Exodus 23:8

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

Proverbs 18:13

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

Proverbs 18:17

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

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.