2 Samuel 19:26
26 So he answered , "O my lord , the king , my servant deceived me; for your servant said , 'I will saddle a donkey for myself that I may ride on it and go with the king ,' because your servant is lame .
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:26
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:24-30
(Read 2 Samuel 19:24-30)
David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.