2 Samuel 14:21-24

The Message

²¹ The king spoke to Joab. “All right, I’ll do it. Go and bring the young man Absalom back.”

²² Joab bowed deeply in reverence and blessed the king. “I’m reassured to know that I’m still in your good graces and have your confidence, since the king is taking the counsel of his servant.”

^23-24 Joab got up, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. The king said, “He may return to his house, but he is not to see me face-to-face.” So Absalom returned home, but was not permitted to see the king.