2Sa 19:24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Sam 19:24-30: 19:24-30 See 16:1-4 . 19:24 Mephibosheth ’s inattention to grooming throughout David’s absence from Jerusalem was an act of mourning that proved his loyalty to David. If Mephibosheth had designs on the throne (16:3 ), he would not have retained such an unkempt appearance.

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‏ 2 Samuel 19:24

Summary for 2Sam 19:24-30: 19:24-30 ^a See 16:1-4 ^b. 19:24 ^c Mephibosheth’s inattention to grooming throughout David’s absence from Jerusalem was an act of mourning that proved his loyalty to David. If Mephibosheth had designs on the throne (16:3 ^d), he would not have retained such an unkempt appearance.