2Sa 19:29 | MHM | STEP | v. 29 : David decided that the land should be divided between Mephibosheth and Ziba . This was the same arrangement as before (2 Samuel 9:10 ). David did not punish Ziba for his lies, choosing instead to make peace with everyone. He wanted to show forgiveness during this joyful time, even though the law said that people who lied like Ziba should be punished (Deuteronomy 19:18-19 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 19:29

v. 29: David decided that the land should be divided between Mephibosheth and Ziba . This was the same arrangement as before (2 Samuel 9:10 ^a). David did not punish Ziba for his lies, choosing instead to make peace with everyone. He wanted to show forgiveness during this joyful time, even though the law said that people who lied like Ziba should be punished (Deuteronomy 19:18-19 ^b).