David was now afraid of the Lord, and he asked, “How can I ever bring the Ark of the Lord back into my care?”

David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth

Now Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, came down from Jerusalem to meet the king. He had not cared for his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes since the day the king left Jerusalem.

“Come across with me and live in Jerusalem,” the king said to Barzillai. “I will take care of you there.”

As he approached, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. So she said, “Listen carefully to your servant.” “I’m listening,” he said.