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Joab fell to the ground on his face, and did obeisance, and blessed the king: and Joab said, Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your sight, my lord, king, in that the king has performed the request of his servant.
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Joab's Personal Relief
One commentator suggests Joab's relief was deeply personal. By having the king grant his request to pardon Absalom (a murderer), Joab felt assured of his own standing. He may have interpreted this act of grace as a sign that his own past crime—the murder of Abner—was also forgiven, thus securing his favor with King David.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself , &c.] Or bowed so low as to the ground, in reverence of …
Presbyterian
David was inclined to favor Absalom, yet, for the honor of his justice, he could not do so except when an appeal was made on his behalf, which may …
