KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Joab fell face-down on the ground, bowed low, and thanked the king. Joab said, 'Today I know that I have found favor with you, my lord the king, because you have granted what I asked for.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joab is expressing deep gratitude and relief to King David because the king has agreed to his request and shown him favor.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Joab used a wise woman from Tekoa to convince King David to bring back his exiled son Absalom, who had fled after killing his brother Amnon. Joab recognized that David's heart longed for Absalom but needed help making the decision to restore him. David has just agreed to allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem, fulfilling Joab's careful plan.
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