19 ²⁴ Saul's grandson Mephibosheth also went down to meet the king. He had not dressed his feet, combed his beard or washed his clothes, from the day the king went out until he returned victorious. 19 ²⁵ When he came from Jerusalem to meet the king, David said to him, 'Why did you not go with me, Mephibosheth?' 19 ²⁶ He answered, 'Sir, my servant deceived me; I did intend to harness my ass and ride with the king (for I am lame), 19 ²⁷ but his stories set your majesty against me. Your majesty is like the angel of God; you must do what you think right. 19 ²⁸ My father's whole family, one and all, deserved to die at your majesty's hands, but you gave me, your servant, my place at your table. What further favour can I expect of the king?' 19 ²⁹ The king answered, 'You have said enough. My decision is that you and Ziba are to share the estate.' 19 ³⁰ Mephibosheth said, 'Let him have it all, now that your majesty has come home victorious.'