And on the third day there appeared a man who came out of Saul's camp, with his garments rent, and dust strewed on his head: and when he came to David he fell upon his face, and adored.
And when the boy was gone, David rose out of his place, which was towards the south, and falling on his face to the ground; adored thrice. And kissing one another, they wept together, but David more.
And Achimaas crying out said to the king: God save thee, O king. And falling down before the king with his face to the ground, he said: Blessed be the Lord thy God, who hath shut up the men that have lifted up their hands against the lord my king.
And Joab falling down to the ground upon his face. Adored, and blessed the king. And Joab said: This day thy servant hath understood that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king; for thou hast fulfilled the request of thy servant.