2 Samuel 14:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 14:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 14:22 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant know..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 14:22 — KJV
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
— 2 Samuel 14:22 (KJV)
2 Samuel 14:22 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 14:22
“Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:22: fell, king, day
“And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king. All...: or, Peace be to thee: Heb. Peace delivered...: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:22: fell, face, king
“Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:22: fell, ground, face
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:22: king, day, servant
“On the eighth day he sent the people away: and they blessed the king, and went unto 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. blessed: or, thanked”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 14:22: thanked, king, day
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