2 Samuel 19:28 · KJV

"For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁶And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame.

²⁷And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in thine eyes.

²⁸For all of my father's house were but dead men before my lord the king: yet didst thou set thy servant among them that did eat at thine own table. What right therefore have I yet to cry any more unto the king?

²⁹And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.

³⁰And Mephibosheth said unto the king, Yea, let him take all, forasmuch as my lord the king is come again in peace unto his own house.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view grace in your relationships?

What does it mean for you to be included in a community?

When have you felt unworthy of kindness?

Life Application

grace

Consider how you can extend grace to others who may feel unworthy.

belonging

Reflect on ways to make others feel included and valued.

People in This Verse

King DavidOT

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and complex family dynamics.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:13

MephiboshethOT

Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan and the grandson of Saul, who was crippled and received kindness from David, symbolizing loyalty and grace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 4:4

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