2 Samuel 14:20-22

New Living Translation

²⁰ He did it to place the matter before you in a different light. But you are as wise as an angel of God, and you understand everything that happens among us!”

²¹ So the king sent for Joab and told him, “All right, go and bring back the young man Absalom.”

²² Joab bowed with his face to the ground in deep respect and said, “At last I know that I have gained your approval, my lord the king, for you have granted me this request!”