KJV ORIGINAL
So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king’s face.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two whole years without seeing his father the king face to face.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This takes place after Absalom had been in exile for killing his brother Amnon, who had assaulted their sister Tamar. Through Joab's intervention with a wise woman from Tekoa, David allowed Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refused to reconcile with him personally. This partial forgiveness created a tense situation that would eventually lead to Absalom's rebellion against his father.
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