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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king&#8217s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, but he never got to see the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, without coming into the king’s presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years without seeing the face of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, but did not see the king’s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, yet he did not see the king’s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king&#8217s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king’s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king’s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, without seeing the king’s face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom resided in Jerusalem two years but never saw the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absalom resided in Jerusalem two years but never saw the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing his father. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Absalom stayed in Jerusalem two full years without seeing the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years, but never saw the king's face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years without seeing the face of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem; and he did not see the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and he didn’t see the king’s face. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Absalom dwells in Jerusalem [for] two years of days, and he has not seen the face of the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Absalom dwelleth in Jerusalem two years of days, and the face of the king he hath not seen;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt in Jerusalem two years of days, and saw not the king's face.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt two years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Absalom remained for two years in Jerusalem, and he did not see the face of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without appearing before the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, without coming into the king’s presence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Absalom dwelt two years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abishlum dwelt in Jerusalem two years and did not see the face of the King<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem; and he saw not the kings face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abessalom remained in Jerusalem two full years, and he saw not the king's face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=3975" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/14.htm">Absalom Reconciled to David</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/53.htm" title="53: ’aḇ·šā·lō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- Or babshalowm; from 'ab and shalowm; father of peace; Abshalom, a son of David; also a later Israelite.">Now Absalom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: bî·rū·šā·lim (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šə·nā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">seeing</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: ū·p̄ə·nê (Conj-w:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">the face</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king.</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Then he sent for Joab to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him. So Absalom sent a second time, but Joab still would not come.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-38.htm">2 Samuel 13:38-39</a></span><br />After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years. / And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-6</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. / He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-33.htm">2 Samuel 18:33</a></span><br />The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">2 Samuel 19:4</a></span><br />But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-37.htm">2 Samuel 13:37</a></span><br />Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-6</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">1 Kings 2:13-25</a></span><br />Now Adonijah son of Haggith went to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, and she asked, “Do you come in peace?” “Yes, in peace,” he replied. / Then he said, “I have something to tell you.” “Say it,” she answered. / “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8-10</a></span><br />Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. / And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” / “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-34.htm">Genesis 37:34-35</a></span><br />Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Genesis 45:1-3</a></span><br />Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. / But he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household soon heard of it. / Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But they were unable to answer him, because they were terrified in his presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/35-9.htm">Numbers 35:9-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When you cross the Jordan into the land of Canaan, / designate cities to serve as your cities of refuge, so that a person who kills someone unintentionally may flee there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-3.htm">Psalm 32:3-4</a></span><br />When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. / For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Absalom dwelled two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">2 Samuel 14:24</a></b></br> And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-23.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-23.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-1.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-24.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm">Ab'salom</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-32.htm">Face</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-32.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-19.htm">Presence</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-1.htm">Joab, suborning a widow of Tekoah to incline the king's heart to fetch Absalom,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-21.htm">brings him home to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Absalom's beauty, hair, and children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">After two years, Absalom is brought into the king's presence by Joab</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now Absalom lived in Jerusalem</b><br>Absalom, the third son of King David, resided in Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel. Jerusalem, known as the City of David, was the capital established by David after he conquered it from the Jebusites. This city held significant importance as the location of the Ark of the Covenant and later the Temple. Absalom's presence in Jerusalem indicates his proximity to the seat of power, which is crucial for understanding his later actions in attempting to usurp the throne.<p><b>two years</b><br>The two-year period signifies a time of unresolved tension and estrangement between Absalom and his father, King David. This duration reflects a significant period of waiting and potential bitterness, as Absalom was not fully restored to his previous status despite being allowed to return to Jerusalem. The number two in biblical terms can sometimes symbolize division or separation, which is fitting given the strained relationship between father and son.<p><b>without seeing the face of the king</b><br>This phrase highlights the continued estrangement between Absalom and David. In ancient Near Eastern culture, seeing the king's face was a sign of favor and acceptance. Absalom's inability to see David suggests a lack of reconciliation and unresolved conflict. This separation foreshadows the eventual rebellion led by Absalom against his father. The phrase also underscores the theme of familial discord, a recurring issue in David's household, as seen in the earlier conflict between Amnon and Tamar. The absence of direct communication between David and Absalom during this time contributes to the tragic unfolding of events in the subsequent chapters.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and later rebellion against his father. At this point in the account, he is living in Jerusalem but estranged from David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>The second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, who is dealing with the consequences of his family's sins and his own past actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where King David's palace is located. It is a central place of political and spiritual significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/estrangement.htm">Estrangement</a></b><br>The event of Absalom living in Jerusalem for two years without seeing King David, highlighting the broken relationship between father and son.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_unresolved_conflict.htm">The Consequences of Unresolved Conflict</a></b><br>Absalom's estrangement from David serves as a reminder of the destructive power of unresolved conflict within families. It is crucial to address issues promptly and seek reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Importance of Forgiveness</a></b><br>David's failure to fully reconcile with Absalom highlights the need for forgiveness and restoration in relationships. Holding onto past grievances can lead to further division and heartache.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_family_dynamics.htm">The Role of Leadership in Family Dynamics</a></b><br>As a leader, David's inability to manage his family's issues effectively had broader implications for his kingdom. Leaders must strive to maintain healthy relationships within their families to lead effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_reconciliation.htm">God's Desire for Reconciliation</a></b><br>Despite human failures, God desires reconciliation and restoration. Believers are called to be agents of peace and reconciliation in their relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_ldrs_succeed.htm">What is Absalom's Monument?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_regain_credibility_post-revolt.htm">How could David's leadership remain credible after Absalom's revolt if so many suddenly switched allegiance back, as stated in 2 Samuel 19:14?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ask_not,_have_not'_mean.htm">What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/14-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now Absalom</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְשָׁל֛וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_53.htm">Strong's 53: </a> </span><span class="str2">Absalom -- 'my father is peace', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֧שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Jerusalem</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(bî·rū·šā·lim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנָתַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">without</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seeing</span><br /><span class="heb">רָאָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the face</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/14-28.htm">2 Samuel 14:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/14-28.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 14:28 Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/14-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 14:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 14:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>