4 And the king saith to Ziba, 'Lo, thine 'are' all that Mephibosheth hath;' and Ziba saith, 'I have bowed myself—I find grace in thine eyes, my lord, O king.'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:4

Commentary on 2 Samuel 16:1-4

(Read 2 Samuel 16:1-4)

Ziba belied Mephibosheth. Great men ought always to be jealous of flatterers, and to be careful that they hear both sides.