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Joab said, &#8220Today your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his servant&#8217s request.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> 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!” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground and paid homage and blessed the king. And Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant.” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Joab fell to the ground on his face and bowed himself, and thanked the king. And Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant.” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrated himself, and blessed the king; then Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrated himself and blessed the king; then Joab said, &#8220Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, O my lord, the king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrated himself and blessed the king; then Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, O my lord, the king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrated himself and blessed the king; then Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, O my lord, the king, in that the king has performed the word of his servant.” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Joab bowed his face toward the ground and lay himself down and blessed the king. Then Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has done the request of his servant.” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joab fell with his face to the ground in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” Joab said, “your servant knows I have found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted the request of your servant.” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joab fell with his face to the ground in homage and praised the king. &#8220Today,&#8221 Joab said, &#8220your servant knows I have found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted the request of your servant.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joab bowed very low and said, "Your Majesty, I thank you for giving your permission. It shows that you approve of me." <a href="/erv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king: end Joab said, Today thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of his servant. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joab quickly bowed down with his face touching the ground, and he blessed the king. He said, "Today I know that you have been kind to me because you have done what I wanted." <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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." <a href="/isv/2_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> At this, Joab fell on his face to the ground, prostrating himself to bless the king, and then said, "Today your servant realizes that he's found favor with you, your majesty, in that the king has acted on the request of his servant." <a href="/msb/2_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. ?Today,? said Joab, ?your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.? <a href="/net/2_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground and thanked the king. Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, because the king has granted the request of your servant!" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground, and blessed the king. And Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant." <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. <a href="/web/2_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a> 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, O king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joab falls on his face to the earth, and pays respect, and blesses the king, and Joab says, “Today your servant has known that I have found grace in your eyes, my lord, O king, in that the king has done the word of his servant.” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joab falleth on his face to the earth, and doth obeisance, and blesseth the king, and Joab saith, 'To-day hath thy servant known that I have found grace in thine eyes, my lord, O king, in that the king hath done the word of his servant.' <a href="/slt/2_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joab will fall upon his face to the earth, and worship him, and bless the king: and Joab will say, This day thy servant knew that I found grace in thine eyes, my lord, O king, for that the king did the word of his servant.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Joab falling down to the ground upon his face, adored, and blessed the king: and Joab said: This day thy servant hath understood, that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king: for thou hast fulfilled the request of thy servant. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And falling to the ground upon his face, Joab reverenced, and he blessed the king. And Joab said: “Today your servant has understood that I have found grace in your sight, my lord the king. For you have accomplished the word of your servant.” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Falling to the ground in homage and blessing the king, Joab said, “This day your servant knows that I am in good favor with you, my lord king, since the king has granted the request of your servant.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joab prostrated himself with his face to the ground and did obeisance, and blessed the king; and Joab said, “Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord the king, in that the king has granted the request of his servant.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground and did obeisance and blessed the king: and Joab said, Today your servant knows that I have found grace in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yuab fell on his face upon the ground and worshiped the King, and Yuab said: “Today your Servant knows that I have found kindness in your eyes, my Lord, oh King, for the King performs the word of his Servant!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and prostrated himself, and blessed the king; and Joab said: 'To-day thy servant knoweth that I have found favour in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath performed the request of thy servant.' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joab fell on his face to the ground, and did obeisance, and blessed the king: and Joab said, To-day thy servant knows that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, for my lord the king has performed the request of his servant. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3910" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Absalom's Return to Jerusalem</a> …21Then the king said to Joab, “I hereby grant this request. Go, bring back the young man Absalom.” 22<a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">fell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nāw (N-cpc:: 3ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">facedown</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">in homage</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·reḵ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">“Today,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">“your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mā·ṣā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To attain to, find. ">he has found</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">with you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">has granted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ʿaḇ·dō (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">his</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">request.”</a> 23So Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">2 Samuel 3:18</a> Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’” <a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">1 Kings 2:38</a> “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. <a href="/1_kings/2-42.htm">1 Kings 2:42</a> the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Did I not make you swear by the LORD and warn you, ‘On the day you leave and go elsewhere, know for sure that you will die’? And you told me, ‘The sentence is fair; I will comply.’ <a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-33</a> Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">1 Samuel 20:4</a> Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you desire, I will do for you.” <a href="/1_samuel/20-9.htm">1 Samuel 20:9</a> “Never!” Jonathan replied. “If I ever found out that my father had evil intentions against you, would I not tell you?” <a href="/1_samuel/20-13.htm">1 Samuel 20:13</a> But if my father intends to bring evil on you, then may the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if I do not tell you and send you on your way in safety. May the LORD be with you, just as He has been with my father. <a href="/1_samuel/20-42.htm">1 Samuel 20:42</a> And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city. <a href="/1_kings/1-36.htm">1 Kings 1:36</a> “Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">1 Kings 1:47</a> The king’s servants have also gone to congratulate our lord King David, saying, ‘May your God make the name of Solomon more famous than your own name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne.’ And the king has bowed in worship on his bed, <a href="/1_kings/2-23.htm">1 Kings 2:23-24</a> Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life. / And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8</a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-17.htm">1 Chronicles 21:17</a> And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.” <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Matthew 18:23-27</a> Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. / As he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him. / Since the man was unable to pay, the master ordered that he be sold to pay his debt, along with his wife and children and everything he owned. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day your servant knows that I have found grace in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant.thanked heb.<a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39</a> And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.<a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Nehemiah 11:2</a> And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.<a href="/job/29-11.htm">Job 29:11</a> When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:I have found<a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a> But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.<a href="/exodus/33-16.htm">Exodus 33:16,17</a> For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? so shall we be separated, I and thy people, from all the people that are upon the face of the earth… <a href="/ruth/2-2.htm">Ruth 2:2</a> And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. 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In ancient Near Eastern culture, falling facedown was a gesture of deep respect and submission, often used in the presence of royalty or deity. Joab, as a military commander, demonstrates his loyalty and reverence for King David by this act. This gesture is reminiscent of other biblical instances where individuals show submission to authority, such as in <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a> when Abraham bows before the three visitors. Joab's action signifies his acknowledgment of David's authority and his gratitude for the king's decision.“Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, Finding favor in the eyes of a king was crucial for survival and success in the ancient world. Joab's statement reflects the importance of royal favor, which often determined one's position and influence. This phrase echoes similar sentiments found in <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4</a>, where Joseph finds favor in the eyes of Potiphar. Joab's use of "your servant" underscores his role and relationship to David, emphasizing humility and dependence on the king's goodwill.because the king has granted his request.” Joab's request, which involved the return of Absalom to Jerusalem, was a politically sensitive issue. By granting this request, David not only shows leniency but also navigates the complex dynamics of family and kingdom politics. This decision reflects David's struggle to balance justice and mercy, a theme prevalent throughout his reign. The granting of requests by a king can be seen in other biblical narratives, such as <a href="/esther/5-6.htm">Esther 5:6</a>, where King Xerxes offers to grant Esther's petition. Joab's successful petition highlights the influence he wielded and the trust David placed in him, despite the potential risks involved.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of King David's army and a key figure in David's reign. He is known for his military prowess and political acumen. In this passage, Joab acts as an intermediary to reconcile David with his estranged son Absalom. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his complex personal life. In this context, David is dealing with the aftermath of family strife and the consequences of his past decisions. 3. <a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a> David's son, who had been in exile after killing his brother Amnon. Joab's actions are aimed at bringing Absalom back to Jerusalem, setting the stage for future events in David's family. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel and the political and spiritual center of David's kingdom. It is the backdrop for the unfolding drama of David's family and his reign. 5. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a> The event of bringing Absalom back to Jerusalem, which is a significant moment in the account of David's family dynamics and the broader account of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intermediaries_in_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Intermediaries in Reconciliation</a> Joab's role highlights the importance of wise and discerning intermediaries in resolving conflicts and restoring relationships. In our lives, we may be called to act as peacemakers, helping others find reconciliation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_favor_and_approval.htm">The Importance of Favor and Approval</a> Joab's gratitude for finding favor with the king underscores the value of approval and support from those in authority. In our spiritual walk, seeking God's favor and aligning our actions with His will is paramount. <a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_family_dynamics.htm">The Complexity of Family Dynamics</a> The account of David, Joab, and Absalom illustrates the complexities of family relationships and the need for grace and wisdom in navigating them. We are reminded to seek God's guidance in our family interactions. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_past_actions.htm">The Consequences of Past Actions</a> David's situation with Absalom is a reminder that past actions can have long-lasting effects. It encourages us to consider the impact of our decisions and to seek God's forgiveness and restoration. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_humility_and_gratitude.htm">The Power of Humility and Gratitude</a> Joab's act of falling facedown in homage is a powerful demonstration of humility and gratitude. In our relationship with God and others, cultivating a heart of thankfulness and humility is essential.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14</a> <a href="/q/does_joab's_ruse_reveal_a_plot_hole.htm">2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king?</a> <a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_use_subterfuge_for_absalom.htm">2 Samuel 14:21-24: Why would David, a supposedly just king, rely on subterfuge rather than open negotiation to resolve Absalom's banishment?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_david_trust_ziba's_claim.htm">(2 Samuel 16:1-4) Why would David immediately trust Ziba's accusation and grant him all of Mephibosheth's property without further investigation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - In that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. Keil concludes from this that Joab had often interceded for Absalom's pardon, and that this had made the king suspect him of being the prime mover in the affair. But this is to force the meaning, Joab now stood confessed as the person who had brought the woman before the king, and had employed her to gain a hearing. Had he been allowed to plead freely, her intervention would not have been necessary. We have seen, too, that the king's suspicions have been made in the Authorized Version much stronger than they really were. Many commentators also assume that Joab had a friendship for Absalom, but there are few traces of it in his conduct, and more probably Joab was chiefly influenced by politic motives. It was injurious to the well being of the nation that there should be discord and enmity between the king and his eldest son, and that the latter should be living in exile. The K'ri, thy servant, placed in the margin, is to be decidedly rejected, with all other attempts of the Massorites to remove little roughnesses of grammar. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Joab יוֹאָ֨ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites fell וַיִּפֹּל֩ (way·yip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie facedown פָּנָ֥יו (pā·nāw) Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face in homage וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate and blessed וַיְבָ֣רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the king. הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king “Today,” הַיּוֹם֩ (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Joab, יוֹאָ֡ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites “your servant עַבְדְּךָ֜ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant knows יָדַ֨ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction he has found מָצָ֨אתִי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵ֤ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective with you, בְּעֵינֶ֙יךָ֙ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain my lord אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller the king, הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king because אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king has granted עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make his request.” דְּבַ֥ר (də·ḇar) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/14-22.htm">2 Samuel 14:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 14:22 Joab fell to the ground on his (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/14-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:23" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>