2 Samuel 14:28
Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years but was not permitted to see the king.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face.
In Context
27He had three sons, and a daughter named Tamar—a very beautiful woman.
Cross References
Genesis 43:3But Judah responded, “The man was adamant when he warned us, ‘I won't even see you unless your brother is with you.’
1 Kings 1:53King Solomon had Adonijah brought down from the altar, and he came and bowed down before King Solomon, who told him, “Go home.”
Matthew 18:10Make sure you don't look down on these little ones. I tell you that in heaven their angels are always with my heavenly Father.
Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 14:22-28
Absalom's Recalled. ( b. c. 1029.) 21 And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again. 22 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. 23 So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. 24 And the king said, Let him turn to his own house,… Read the whole commentary →