2 Samuel 19:25

Verse

And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

Bible in Basic English

Now when he had come from Jerusalem to see the king, the king said to him, Why did you not come with me, Mephibosheth?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when he met the king at Jerusalem, the king said to him: Why camest thou not with me, Miphiboseth?

Free Bible Version

When he arrived from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he was come to Ierusalem, and met the king, the king said vnto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

Translation for Translators

When he arrived from Jerusalem to greet the king, the king said to him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So when he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, “Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?”

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass, when he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?

World English Bible

When he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, “Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”

Young's Literal Translation

and it cometh to pass, when he hath come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king saith to him, 'Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?'

Context

Mephibosheth Excused

²⁴Then Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went down to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet or trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes from the day the king had left until the day he returned safely.²⁵And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

Summary

This verse showcases the humility and loyalty of Barzillai, who selflessly supported King David during his time of need. Despite David's offer for Barzillai to live in comfort at the royal court, Barzillai chooses to return home, highlighting his contentment with a simple life. His actions exemplify true friendship and unwavering devotion to the king, setting an example of faithfulness and integrity for others to follow.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, when he came to Jerusalem to meet the king,.... Perhaps from the place where his estate was; or, as the Arabic version, when he came from Jerusalem, from whence he went a little way to meet the king, as he was coming thither; for it was said he abode at Jerusalem, Sa2 16:3, that the king said unto him, wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth? when he departed from Jerusalem, being obliged to flee from thence because of Absalom; it is very probable David would never have asked him this question, knowing his lameness, had it not been for the suggestion of Ziba his servant, that he stayed at Jerusalem, hoping that the kingdom of his father would be restored to him, Sa2 16:3.

2 Samuel 19:25

Mephibosheth Excused

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Berean Standard Bible

And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

Bible in Basic English

Now when he had come from Jerusalem to see the king, the king said to him, Why did you not come with me, Mephibosheth?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when he met the king at Jerusalem, the king said to him: Why camest thou not with me, Miphiboseth?

Free Bible Version

When he arrived from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, “Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he was come to Ierusalem, and met the king, the king said vnto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

King James (Authorized) Version

And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?

Translation for Translators

When he arrived from Jerusalem to greet the king, the king said to him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So when he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, “Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?”

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass, when he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?

World English Bible

When he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, “Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”

Young's Literal Translation

and it cometh to pass, when he hath come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king saith to him, 'Why didst thou not go with me, Mephibosheth?'