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2 Samuel 19:27

Listen to 2 Samuel 19:27
27 And then he lied to you about me. But my master the king has been like one of God's angels: he knew what was right and did it.

2 Samuel 19:27 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:27

And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king
By suggesting that he stayed at Jerusalem with a view to the kingdom, hoping that the quarrel between David and Absalom would issue in the restoration of it to his father's family; which was a mere calumny, he having had no such thought, nor was there any foundation for it:

but my lord the king [is] an angel of God;
for understanding and wisdom, to discern the falsehood of such suggestions:

do therefore [what is] good in thine eyes;
condemn him or acquit him; reject him or receive him into favour; he entirely submitted himself to him, to do with him as seemed good in his sight.

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2 Samuel 19:27 In-Context

25 The king said, "And why didn't you come with me, Mephibosheth?"
26 "My master the king," he said, "my servant betrayed me. I told him to saddle my donkey so I could ride it and go with the king, for, as you know, I am lame.
27 And then he lied to you about me. But my master the king has been like one of God's angels: he knew what was right and did it.
28 Wasn't everyone in my father's house doomed? But you took me in and gave me a place at your table. What more could I ever expect or ask?"
29 "That's enough," said the king. "Say no more. Here's my decision: You and Ziba divide the property between you."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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