2 Samuel 14:22-24

New International Reader's Version

²² Joab bowed down with his face toward the ground. He did it to honor the king. And he asked God to bless the king. He said, “You are my king and master. Today I know that you are pleased with me. You have given me what I asked for.”

²³ Then Joab went to Geshur. He brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. ²⁴ But the king said, “He must go to his own house. I don’t want him to come and see me.” So Absalom went to his own house. He didn’t go to see the king.