4 Then the king said to Ziba, “Behold, all that pertains to Mephibosheth is yours.”

Ziba said, “I do obeisance. Let me find favor in your sight, 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.