Everyone knows King David and Mephibosheth. But who was Ziba? Tucked into the pages of 2 Samuel is one of the Bible's most overlooked figures: a palace worker who served both King Saul and King David, and who was trusted to look after Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son. On the surface, Ziba is an obedient and capable servant. Beneath it, greed, slander, and carefully crafted half-truths slowly reveal who he really is. Ziba and the Zibian Identity takes a fresh look at this forgotten character and asks a searching question: what if the traits of Ziba are not only found in an ancient palace, but in the modern church? The author coins the term "Zibian identity" to describe a pattern of hidden ambition, materialism, poisonous speech, deception, and neglected responsibility that can hide behind an outward show of service. Across twenty chapters, the book walks through Ziba's story and draws parallels to Gehazi, the serpent in Eden, and the difference between lying and slander. It explores the cruelty faced by the broken and disadvantaged, and what it really means to wait for the return of the King. This is a simple, reflective study rather than a critical commentary. It is written for church members, pastors, Bible teachers, and youth leaders who want to examine their own hearts. It closes with a clear choice between two paths: the way of Ziba, driven by self-interest, or the way of Mephibosheth, anchored in grace and in eager longing for the King. Published in English with a complete Afaan Oromo edition.