So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face.
So Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two whole years without seeing his father the king face to face.
This verse shows that even though Absalom was allowed back in Jerusalem, King David still refused to see his son for two full years.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of King David's reign, Absalom had previously killed his half-brother Amnon in revenge for the assault on their sister Tamar, leading to Absalom's exile in Geshur. Joab, David's military commander, intervened by arranging Absalom's return to Jerusalem, but David chose not to see him for two full years, reflecting the king's caution and the lingering effects of family strife. This episode underscores the personal and political complexities within David's household during a time of national consolidation.
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