2 Samuel 14:22-24

Common English Bible

²² Joab fell facedown, bowing low out of respect, and he blessed the king.

“Today your servant knows that you think well of me, my master and king,” Joab said, “because the king has followed up on his servant’s recommendation.”

²³ So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

²⁴ The king said, “He must go straight to his own house. He must not see my face.” So Absalom went straight to his own house and did not see the king.