27 and he uttereth slander against thy servant unto my lord the king, and my lord the king 'is' as a messenger of God; and do thou that which is good in thine eyes,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:27

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:24-30

(Read 2 Samuel 19:24-30)

David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.