And David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem, Rise up, and we will flee; for there is no escape from the face of Absalom. Hurry to leave, lest he overtake us and bring evil down on us, and strike the city with the mouth of the sword.
And Ziba said to the king, According to all that my lord the king commands his servant, so your servant will do. And Mephibosheth was eating at my table like one of the king’s sons.