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Notes
Ziba: See study note on 2 Samuel 9:11; also see 2 Samuel 9:1–13; 19:24–30.
As Saul’s grandson (2 Samuel 16:3), Mephibosheth was a potential rival for the throne.
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul Ziba: Servant of Saul's household, later served David
Glossary
Absalom Bread David Gilead (Place) Kings, Books of First and Second Mephibosheth Nathan Raisin Samuel, Books of First and Second Ziba
Topics
Bottles: Made of Skins: Sometimes Probably of Large Dimensions David: King of Israel: Shimei Curses Him Donkey: Domesticated: Carrying Burdens Friendship: David and Hushai Fruits: Divided Into: Summer Fruits Mephibosheth: Son of Jonathan: His Ingratitude to David at the Time of Absolom's Usurpation Raisins: Given by Ziba to David Rebellion: Absalom Servant: Wicked and Unfaithful of Ziba Servants: Bad: Ziba Summer: Fruits of Summer: Many Kinds of Fruit Were Ripe and Used During The Diet of the Jews: Articles of, often Sent As Presents Ziba: His Faithfulness to David