2 Samuel 9:8

And he bowed himself,.... In token of gratitude, and as a sign of humility, and of the sense he had of his unworthiness to enjoy such a favour:

and said, what is thy servant, that thou shouldest…

Mephibosheth’s humility of expression, even in the mouth of an Oriental, is painful. It was perhaps in part the result of his helpless lameness, and of the other misfortunes of his life. A dead dog -…

Here is, I. David's enquiry after the remains of the ruined house of Saul, Sa2 9:1. This was a great while after his accession to the throne, for it should seem that Mephibosheth, who was but five…

he bowed himself The same Heb. word as "did reverence" in 2Sa 9:9.

a dead dog The vilest and most contemptible object possible. See note on ch. 2Sa 3:8; and cp. ch. 2Sa 16:9; 1Sa 24:14.