And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, Today your servant knows that I have found grace in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant.
Then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and struck him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and make his throne greater than your throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.
On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went to their tents joyful and glad of heart for all the goodness that the LORD had done for David his servant, and for Israel his people.
Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up your loins, and take my staff in your hand, and go your way: if you meet any man, do not greet him; and if any greets you, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, The LORD give you descendents by this woman for the loan which is lent to the LORD. And they went to their own home.