Then 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 favor in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant."
2 Samuel 14:22
Surrounding context
14:21 And the king said to Joab, "All right, I have granted this thing. Go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom."
14:22 Then 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 favor in your sight, my lord, O king, in that the king has fulfilled the request of his servant."
14:23 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.