Who was Ziba in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Ziba?

Ziba was a servant of Saul's household who later became a servant of King David. He first appears in the narrative when David inquires about any remaining members of Saul's family to whom he can show kindness. Ziba informs David about Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son, who was lame in both feet. David grants Mephibosheth all of Saul's land and appoints Ziba, along with his fifteen sons and twenty servants, to manage the property on Mephibosheth's behalf. Later, during Absalom's rebellion, Ziba meets David with supplies and falsely claims that Mephibosheth had hoped to regain the kingdom. David then grants Ziba all of Mephibosheth's possessions. After Absalom's death, when David returns to Jerusalem, Mephibosheth explains that Ziba had deceived him, and David divides the land between Ziba and Mephibosheth. Ziba's actions throughout the story suggest that he was an opportunist seeking to gain favor and wealth through his service to the king.

Where does Ziba appear in the Bible?

Ziba is referenced in 13 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 2 Samuel 9:2
• 2 Samuel 9:3
• 2 Samuel 9:4
• 2 Samuel 9:9
• 2 Samuel 9:10
• 2 Samuel 9:11
• 2 Samuel 9:12
• 2 Samuel 16:1
• 2 Samuel 16:2
• 2 Samuel 16:3
• 2 Samuel 16:4
• 2 Samuel 19:17
• 2 Samuel 19:29

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Ziba.