2 Samuel 14:20-22

Good News Translation

²⁰ But he did it in order to straighten out this whole matter. Your Majesty is as wise as the angel of God and knows everything that happens.”

²¹ Later on the king said to Joab, “I have decided to do what you want. Go and get the young man Absalom and bring him back here.”

²² Joab threw himself to the ground in front of David in respect, and said, “God bless you, Your Majesty! Now I know that you are pleased with me, because you have granted my request.”