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22 Joab lay facedown on the ground before the king and honored him.

Joab (blessing David): Today I know that I am blessed and that I stand approved before you, my lord and king, since you have granted my request.

23 Joab traveled to Geshur, found Absalom, and brought him home to Jerusalem. But David would not see him.

David: 24 Take him to his own house. I won’t let him see my face.

So Absalom returned to his own house and did not come into the king’s presence.

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