2 Samuel 16:4

New International Reader's Version

Then the king said to Ziba, “Everything that belonged to Mephibosheth belongs to you now.” “You are my king and master,” Ziba said. “I make myself humble in front of you. I bow down to you. May you be pleased with me.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground. He did it to honor the king. And he asked God to bless the king. He said, “You are my king and master. Today I know that you are pleased with me. You have given me what I asked for.”

2 Samuel 14:4

The woman from Tekoa went to the king. She bowed down with her face toward the ground. She did it to show him respect. She said, “Your Majesty, please help me!”

2 Samuel 14:8

The king said to the woman, “Go home. I’ll give an order to make sure you are taken care of.”

2 Samuel 16:3

Then the king asked, “Where is your master’s grandson Mephibosheth?” Ziba said to him, “He’s staying in Jerusalem. He thinks, ‘Today the Israelites will cause me to rule once again over my grandfather Saul’s kingdom.’ ”

2 Samuel 16:5

King David approached Bahurim. As he did, a man came out toward him. The man was from the same family group that Saul was from. His name was Shimei. He was the son of Gera. As he came out of the town, he cursed David.

2 Samuel 19:27

He has told you lies about me. King David, you are like an angel of God. So do what you wish.

2 Samuel 9:6

Mephibosheth came to David. He was the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul. Mephibosheth bowed down to David to show him respect. David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I’m ready to serve you,” he replied.

2 Samuel 9:9

Then the king sent for Saul’s servant Ziba. He said to him, “I’m giving your master’s grandson everything that belonged to Saul and his family.

Exodus 23:8

“Do not take money from people who want special favors. It makes you blind to the truth. It twists the words of good people.

Proverbs 18:13

To answer before listening is foolish and shameful.

Proverbs 18:17

In court, the first one to speak seems right. Then someone else comes forward and questions him.

Proverbs 19:2

Getting excited about something without knowledge isn’t good. It’s even worse to be in a hurry and miss the way.

Deuteronomy 19:15

Suppose someone is charged with committing a crime of any kind. Then one witness won’t be enough to prove that person is guilty. Every matter must be proved by the words of two or three witnesses.