2 Samuel 19:25
25 When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him, "Why didn't you go with me, Mephibosheth?"
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:25
King James Version
25 And it came to pass, when he was come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said unto him, Wherefore wentest not thou with me, Mephibosheth?
English Standard Version
25 And when he came to Jerusalem to meet the king, the king said to him, "Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?"
The Message
25 The king said, "And why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?"
New King James Version
25 So it was, when he had come to Jerusalem to meet the king, that the king said to him, "Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?"
New Living Translation
25 "Why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?" the king asked him.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:25
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.