2 Samuel 19:25

King James Version:

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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?

Complete Jewish Bible:

When he came to Yerushalayim to meet the king, the king said to him, "Why didn't you go with me, M'fivoshet?"

Berean Standard Bible:

And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”

American Standard Version:

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?

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And it came to pass, when he was come^{H935} to Jerusalem^{H3389} to meet^{H7125} the king^{H4428}, that the king^{H4428} said^{H559} unto him, Wherefore wentest^{H1980} not thou with me, Mephibosheth^{H4648}?

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 19:25

2 Samuel 19:25 is a verse set within the broader narrative of King David's return to Jerusalem after his son Absalom's rebellion had been quelled. This period was marked by turmoil and civil strife, with David temporarily displaced from his throne. The verse specifically addresses the interaction between King David and Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul. Mephibosheth was lame and had been shown kindness by David in the past, who had granted him a place at the king's table and restored to him the lands of his grandfather Saul.

In this verse, David confronts Mephibosheth upon his return to Jerusalem, questioning why Mephibosheth did not accompany him during his flight from Absalom. Mephibosheth's response, which follows in the subsequent verses, reveals that he had been deceived by his servant Ziba, who had spread lies about Mephibosheth's intentions and left him behind. The themes present in this interaction include loyalty, deception, and the complexities of political alliances during times of upheaval. It also touches on the personal relationships and the trust David placed in those around him, which was sometimes misplaced.

Historically, this verse reflects the tensions and uncertainties that accompanied dynastic shifts and rivalries within ancient Israelite monarchy. It underscores the precarious position of individuals like Mephibosheth, who were tied to the previous royal lineage, and highlights the political intrigue that could arise from such situations. The verse serves as a microcosm of the broader challenges David faced in maintaining his kingdom and the loyalty of his subjects in the wake of a serious internal threat to his rule.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3389
   There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
   Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
   Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
   Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7125
   There are 117 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קִרְאָה
   Transliteration: qirʼâh
   Pronunciation: keer-aw'
   Description: from קָרָא; an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite); [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way.
   
4. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
5. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1980
   There are 468 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הָלַךְ
   Transliteration: hâlak
   Pronunciation: haw-lak'
   Description: akin to יָלַךְ; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively); (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4648
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְפִיבֹשֶׁת
   Transliteration: Mᵉphîybôsheth
   Pronunciation: mef-ee-bo'-sheth
   Description: or מְפִבֹשֶׁת; probably from פָּאָה and בֹּשֶׁת; dispeller of shame (i.e. of Baal); Mephibosheth, the name of two Israelites; Mephibosheth.