2 Samuel 14:21-24

World English Bible

²¹ The king said to Joab, “Behold now, I have done this thing. Go therefore, and bring the young man Absalom back.”

²² 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, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.”

²³ So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. ²⁴ The king said, “Let him return to his own house, but let him not see my face.” So Absalom returned to his own house, and didn’t see the king’s face.