He answered, My lord, O 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 — for your servant is lame — Mephibosheth explains that Ziba deceived him. He intended to ride with David but was unable because of his lameness (*ishach*—lame, crippled). Ziba promised to saddle a donkey, but instead absconded with his master's property. Mephibosheth's explanation clarifies his true loyalty.

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