2 Samuel 19:26
And he answered, My lord, O king, my servant deceived me: for thy servant said, I will saddle me an ass, that I may ride thereon, and go to the king; because thy servant is lame.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 19:17
Historical context
2 Samuel 19:17 describes Ziba rushing to meet David; here Mephibosheth claims Ziba deceived him about joining.
2 Samuel 4:4
Historical context
2 Samuel 4:4 explains Mephibosheth's lameness from childhood—this is why he needed a donkey to escape, as he says in 19:26.
2 Samuel 16:2
Historical context
2 Samuel 16:2 shows Ziba bringing donkeys to David—this is the earlier event Mephibosheth claims was a deception, as he never got to ride.
2 Samuel 16:3
Historical context
2 Samuel 16:3 records Ziba's false accusation that Mephibosheth stayed hoping for the kingdom—contradicts Mephibosheth's claim that Ziba deceived him.
2 Samuel 9:3
Historical context
2 Samuel 9:3 first notes Mephibosheth's lameness; here he cites it as reason he couldn't ride to David.
2 Samuel 9:11
Historical context
2 Samuel 9:11 shows Ziba serving Mephibosheth; here Mephibosheth accuses him of betraying that trust.