II Samuel 19:26
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Joab rebuked David for mourning Absalom so publicly that it shamed the very soldiers who had saved his life, prompting David to compose himself and encourage his men. David then returned to Jerusalem, reconciling with Shimei, Mephibosheth, and Barzillai along the way.
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