2 Samuel 9:8

And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 9:8

BSB
Mephibosheth bowed down and said, "What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?"
AKJV
And he bowed himself, and said, What is your servant, that you should look on such a dead dog as I am?
CPDV
And reverencing him, he said, "Who am I, your servant, that you should look with favor upon a dead dog like me?"
ERV
And he did obeisance, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?
NHEB
He bowed down, and said, "What is your servant, that you should look on such a dead dog as I am?"
SMT
And he will worship him and say, What is thy servant that thou didst look to a dead dog which is like me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 9:8

AndhebowedH7812VerbhimselfandsaidH559VerbWhatisthyservantH5650Noun MasculinethatthoushouldestlookH6437VerbuponsuchadeadH4191VerbdogH3611Noun MasculineasIam

Commentary for 2 Samuel 9:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 9:8
Summary
Recipient expresses profound unworthiness humbly
Event
Mephibosheth acknowledges low status
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative