2 Samuel 9:2
2 Samuel 9:2 in Multiple Translations
And there was a servant of Saul’s family named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied.
And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David, the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.
And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him unto David; and the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he.
Now there was of Saul's people a servant named Ziba, and they sent him to David; and the king said to him, Are you Ziba? And he said, I am.
There was a man called Ziba who used to be a servant of Saul's family. They called for him to come to David, and the king asked him, “Are you Ziba?” “Yes, I am your servant,” he replied.
And there was of the housholde of Saul a seruant whose name was Ziba, and when they had called him vnto Dauid, the King sayd vnto him, Art thou Ziba? And he sayd, I thy seruant am he.
And the house of Saul hath a servant, and his name [is] Ziba, and they call for him unto David; and the king saith unto him, 'Art thou Ziba?' and he saith, 'Thy servant.'
There was of Saul’s house a servant whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David; and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “I am your servant.”
And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him to David, the king said to him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant is he .
Now there was of the house of Saul, a servant named Siba: and when the king had called him to him, he said to him: Art thou Siba? And he answered: I am Siba thy servant.
They told him that there was in Jerusalem a man named Ziba who had been a servant of Saul’s family. So David sent messengers to summon Ziba. When he arrived, the king asked him, “Are you Ziba?” He replied, “Yes, your majesty, I am.”
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 9:2
- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 9:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 9:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 9:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 9:2
Context — David and Mephibosheth
2And there was a servant of the house of Saul named Ziba. They summoned him to David, and the king inquired, “Are you Ziba?” “I am your servant,” he replied.
3So the king asked, “Is there anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I can show the kindness of God?” Ziba answered, “There is still Jonathan’s son, who is lame in both feet.” 4“Where is he?” replied the king. And Ziba said, “Indeed, he is in Lo-debar at the house of Machir son of Ammiel.”Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 16:1–4 | When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” “Where is your master’s grandson?” asked the king. And Ziba answered, “Indeed, he is staying in Jerusalem, for he has said, ‘Today, the house of Israel will restore to me the kingdom of my grandfather.’” So the king said to Ziba, “All that belongs to Mephibosheth is now yours!” “I humbly bow before you,” said Ziba. “May I find favor in your eyes, my lord the king!” |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 19:17 | along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 19:27–29 | and he has slandered your servant to my lord the king. Yet my lord the king is like the angel of God, so do what is good in your eyes. For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?” The king replied, “Why say any more? I hereby declare that you and Ziba are to divide the land.” |
| 4 | Genesis 24:2 | So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, |
| 5 | Genesis 39:6 | So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, |
| 6 | Genesis 15:2–3 | But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” |
2 Samuel 9:2 Summary
In this verse, King David asks for Ziba, a servant of Saul's family, to show kindness to anyone left from Saul's household, due to his promise to Jonathan. Ziba responds by acknowledging his submission to King David, saying 'I am your servant'. This shows the importance of humility and servanthood, as we see in other parts of the Bible, such as in Matthew 20:26-28, where Jesus teaches that the greatest among us should be the servant of all. By acknowledging and submitting to God's authority, we can demonstrate our faith and trust in Him, just as Ziba did before King David.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King David ask for Ziba, a servant of Saul's family?
King David asked for Ziba to show kindness to anyone left from the house of Saul, as seen in 2 Samuel 9:1, due to his covenant with Jonathan, as recorded in 1 Samuel 18:3 and 1 Samuel 20:16.
What can we learn from King David's inquiry, 'Are you Ziba?'
This question demonstrates King David's desire to verify the identity of Ziba, showing the importance of confirmation and accuracy, similar to the apostle Paul's instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 to test all things.
What is the significance of Ziba's response, 'I am your servant'?
Ziba's response acknowledges his submission to King David, reflecting a posture of humility, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as when Jesus taught that the greatest among us should be the servant of all, in Matthew 20:26-28.
How does this verse relate to the concept of servanthood in the Bible?
This verse illustrates the idea of servanthood, where an individual acknowledges and submits to a higher authority, in this case, King David, reflecting the biblical principle that we are all servants of God, as stated in Romans 6:22 and 1 Corinthians 7:22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate humility and servanthood in my own life, as Ziba did before King David?
- How can I, like King David, show kindness and compassion to those around me, especially those who may be in need or marginalized?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge and submit to God's authority, just as Ziba submitted to King David?
- In what ways can I, like Ziba, be a faithful servant and steward of the resources and opportunities God has given me?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 9:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 9:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 9:2
Sermons on 2 Samuel 9:2
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(2 Samuel) Trusting in Adversity by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and how he found refreshment in the midst of trials. Despite being a fugitive on the run, David was able to find comfort |
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Metatron by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Messiahship of Jesus and how it can be proven to both Jewish and Gentile Christians. The speaker encourages the audience to share the vide |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:2-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Genesis 24, where Abraham instructs his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. The preacher highlights the cultural context of oath-takin |
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Practical Lessons From the Story of Joseph by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller explores the life of Joseph, emphasizing God's providence in his journey from being a favored son to a slave and then a prisoner, ultimately rising to power in Egypt. H |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 98 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and his faithfulness to God. The sermon highlights the intense struggle Abraham faced when God asked him to sacrifice h |
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The Man in the Land by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of fellowship among believers, urging us to value one another and practice patience as exemplified by Jesus. He illustrates this through Ab |






