2 Samuel 14:22

Good News Translation

Joab threw himself to the ground in front of David in respect, and said, “God bless you, Your Majesty! Now I know that you are pleased with me, because you have granted my request.”

Cross References

Genesis 47:7

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing,

Genesis 6:8

But the Lord was pleased with Noah.

2 Samuel 14:21

Later on the king said to Joab, “I have decided to do what you want. Go and get the young man Absalom and bring him back here.”

2 Samuel 14:23

Then he got up and went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

2 Samuel 14:4

The woman went to the king, bowed down to the ground in respect, and said, “Help me, Your Majesty!”

2 Samuel 19:39

Then David and all of his men crossed the Jordan. He kissed Barzillai and gave him his blessing, and Barzillai went back home.

Nehemiah 11:2

The people praised anyone else who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

Job 29:11

Everyone who saw me or heard of me had good things to say about what I had done.

Job 31:20

I would give him clothing made of wool that had come from my own flock of sheep. Then he would praise me with all his heart.

Proverbs 31:28

Her children show their appreciation, and her husband praises her.

Ruth 2:2

One day Ruth said to Naomi, “Let me go to the fields to gather the grain that the harvest workers leave. I am sure to find someone who will let me work with him.” Naomi answered, “Go ahead, daughter.”

1 Samuel 20:3

But David answered, “Your father knows very well how much you like me, and he has decided not to let you know what he plans to do, because you would be deeply hurt. I swear to you by the living Lord that I am only a step away from death!”