2 Samuel 14:20-22

New International Reader's Version

²⁰ He did it to change the way things now are. You are as wise as an angel of God. You know everything that happens in the land.”

²¹ Later the king said to Joab, “All right. I’ll do what you want. Go. Bring back the young man Absalom.”

²² Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground. He did it to honor the king. And he asked God to bless the king. He said, “You are my king and master. Today I know that you are pleased with me. You have given me what I asked for.”