4 So the king said to Ziba , "Behold , all that belongs to Mephibosheth is yours." And Ziba said , "I prostrate myself; let me find favor in your sight , O my lord , the 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.