Bible Strands
2 Samuel 19:25
And he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, who asked him, “Mephibosheth, why did you not go with me?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David confronts Mephibosheth upon his arrival from Jerusalem, asking why he did not accompany the king during the exile.
The words — The text highlights בָּ֥א (ba') for "he came" and לִ/קְרַ֣את (li/k.Rat) for "to meet," describing the physical approach to the monarch after the journey.
The thread — This confrontation echoes Absalom’s earlier interrogation of Ziba in 2 Samuel 16:17 regarding loyalty and accompaniment.
Why it lands — The king’s direct question demands an accounting for absence, forcing Mephibosheth to clarify his physical limitation and the deception that prevented his travel.
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The Hebrew words
King James 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?
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 16:17 “Is this the loyalty you show your friend?” Absalom replied. “Why did you not go with your friend?”