26 He answered, "My lord, O king, my servant deceived me, for your servant said to him, 'I will saddle a donkey for myself,[1] that I may ride on it and go with the king.' For your servant is lame.
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.
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.