Joab bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, I thank you for giving your permission. It shows that you approve of me.”
Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and introduced him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing,
But the LORD was pleased with Noah,
David turned to Joab and said, “It seems that I have already given my decision. Go and bring Absalom back.”
Joab went to Geshur to get Absalom. But when they came back to Jerusalem,
The woman from Tekoa went to David. She bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, please help me!”
David's soldiers went on across the river, while he stayed behind to say goodbye to Barzillai and to wish him well. Barzillai returned home, but
Then everyone else asked God to bless those who were willing to live in Jerusalem.
Everyone was pleased with what I said and did.
and I was praised for supplying woollen garments to keep them warm.
Her children praise her, and with great pride her husband says,
“Jonathan, I swear it's true! But your father knows how much you like me, and he didn't want to break your heart. That's why he didn't tell you. I swear by the living LORD and by your own life that I'm only one step ahead of death.”