2 Samuel 14:22 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joab bows in gratitude, declaring he has found favor with the king.
What Does 2 Samuel 14:22 Mean?
Joab prostrates himself in thanks, declaring that he has found grace in the king's sight because his request was granted. His joy is open and his bow sincere.
To 'find grace' in a ruler's eyes is to receive favor one cannot demand, and the phrase runs through Scripture as the language of undeserved kindness. Joab's gladness at being heard is a small echo of the far greater joy of those who find grace in the sight of God, whose favor toward the undeserving is the wonder of the gospel.
2 Samuel 14:22 in the Original Language
chen (חֵן), 'grace' -- favor freely shown, not earned by the one who receives it.
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What does 2 Samuel 14:22 mean?
Joab bows in gratitude, declaring he has found favor with the king.