Sinai LogoSinai

2 Samuel 14:22

American Standard Version

And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king; and Joab said, To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found favor in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of his servant.

Read all of 2 Samuel 14Open in the Sinai app

2 Samuel 14:22 in other translations

Joab fell to the ground on his face, showed respect, and blessed the king. Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.”

2 Samuel 14:22 · World English Bible

2 Samuel 14:22 in context

  1. 20to change the face of the matter hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
  2. 21And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom back.
  3. 22And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king; and Joab said, To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found favor in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of his servant.
  4. 23So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
  5. 24And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.