Definition: 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.

Explanation: Okay, let's break down this verse from 2 Samuel 14:22. It’s a really interesting and dramatic moment in David’s life! Here’s what it means, explained simply: The Basic Story: David was having a huge problem with Joab, his close advisor. Joab had been secretly plotting to kill David. David was furious and decided to make Joab look bad before the king. He sent Joab away, and Joab was humiliated and fell down in shame. What happened next? Joab’s Response: After falling, Joab knelt and bowed himself deeply, thanking the King for giving him grace – meaning forgiveness or favor. The Meaning of "Grace": The word “grace” here is really important. It means a kind of mercy, pardon, or blessing. The King gave Joab grace because he understood Joab had been acting wrongly and trying to harm David. Putting it all together: David was thanking the king for giving Joab grace, because the king realized Joab’s actions were wrong and that he had received a blessing from the King. It shows that even when someone makes mistakes, God can still forgive them. In short, this verse is about forgiveness and redemption. David acknowledges that Joab was foolish and acted badly, but the King recognized his wrongdoing and granted him mercy. --- Do you want me to: Explain another Bible verse? Discuss a specific aspect of this passage (like the role of forgiveness)?