2 Samuel 19:28 net — After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But…

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"After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?”"

— 2 Samuel 19:28, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

25

When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, the king asked him,“Why didn’t you go with me, Mephibosheth?”

26

He replied,“My lord the king, my servant deceived me! I said,‘Let me get my donkey saddled so that I can ride on it and go with the king,’ for I am lame.

27

But my servant has slandered me to my lord the king. But my lord the king is like an angel of God. Do whatever seems appropriate to you.

28

After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?”

29

Then the king replied to him,“Why should you continue speaking like this? You and Ziba will inherit the field together.”

30

Mephibosheth said to the king,“Let him have the whole thing! My lord the king has returned safely to his house!”

31

Now when Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim, he crossed the Jordan with the king so he could send him on his way from there.

2 Samuel 19:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:28 say?
2 Samuel 19:28 in the NET Bible reads: “After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?””
Where is 2 Samuel 19:28 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 19:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 28.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:28.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:28 in?
2 Samuel 19:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 19:28?
2 Samuel 19:28 reads (NET): “After all, there was no one in the entire house of my grandfather who did not deserve death from my lord the king. But instead you allowed me to eat at your own table! What further claim do I have to ask the king for anything?”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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