It appears that when Mephibosheth ordered Ziba to saddle the donkeys and ride with him to join David, Ziba left him, pretending to obey. Instead, h…

My servant deceived me. — It now appears that the two asses laden with provisions, which Ziba had brought to David in his…

And he answered, my lord, O king, my servant deceived me
His servant Ziba, who, instead of saddling an ass for him b…

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, whi…