DailyBible
Subscribe

2 Samuel 14:22 · KJV

"And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant."

King James Version

What does 2 Samuel 14:22 mean? →

Passage Context

20To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
21And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
22And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
23So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
24And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you express gratitude in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to feel grace from others?

3

When have you felt a deep sense of loyalty to someone?

Life Application

gratitude

Make it a habit to thank those who support you, whether in small or significant ways.

loyalty

Reflect on your commitments and how you can show loyalty to those you care about.

People in This Verse

JoabOT

Joab was David's military commander, known for his fierce loyalty and strategic mind. His decisions often shaped the course of battles during David's reign.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 26:6

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Joab's recognition of grace reflects the grace believers receive through Jesus.

Related Prayers

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Celebrating Our Family's New Faith Commitment

This week marked a significant milestone for our family—my husband, our three children, and I were all baptized together! It was a powerful moment, st

🎉Praise & Thanksgiving

Embracing Change with a Grateful Heart

As a recent immigrant, my family and I faced multiple hardships in adapting to life here, especially as we sought to establish our church plant. The e

🏥Healing & Health

Grateful for Diagnosis, Praying for Healing

After years of uncertainty and feeling unheard, I finally received a diagnosis for my chronic pain—the doctors have confirmed it’s fibromyalgia. It’s

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.