2 Samuel 14:21-24
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21 So the king sent for Joab and told him, “All right, go and bring back the young man Absalom.”
22 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!”
23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. 24 But the king gave this order: “Absalom may go to his own house, but he must never come into my presence.” So Absalom did not see the king.
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2 Samuel 14:21-24
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21 So the king sent for Joab and told him, “All right, go and bring back Absalom.”
22 Joab fell to the ground before the king and blessed him and said, “At last I know that you like me! For you have granted me this request!”
23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.
24 “He may go to his own quarters,” the king ordered, “but he must never come here. I refuse to see him.”
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