28 Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king's face.
28 So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
28 So Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, without coming into the king's presence.
28 Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, and not once did he see the king face to face.
28 And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, but did not see the king's face.
28 Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, but he never got to see the king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:28
Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:28-33
(Read 2 Samuel 14:28-33)
By his insolent carriage toward Joab, Absalom brought Joab to plead for him. By his insolent message to the king, he gained his wishes. When parents and rulers countenance such characters, they will soon suffer the most fatal effects. But did the compassion of a father prevail to reconcile him to an impenitent son, and shall penitent sinners question the compassion of Him who is the Father of mercies?