2 Samuel 14:28

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing his father.

Cross References

Genesis 33:10

“No!” Jacob said. “Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.

Genesis 43:3

Judah replied, “The governor strictly warned us that we would not be allowed to see him unless we brought our youngest brother with us. If you let us take Benjamin along, we will go and buy grain. But we won't go without him!”

2 Samuel 14:24

David told Joab, “I don't want to see my son Absalom. Tell him to stay away from me.” So Absalom went to his own house without seeing his father.

2 Samuel 14:29

He wanted Joab to talk to David for him. So one day he sent a message asking Joab to come over, but Joab refused. Absalom sent another message, but Joab still refused.

1 Kings 1:53

Then he sent someone to the altar to get Adonijah. After Adonijah came and bowed down, Solomon said, “Adonijah, go home.”

1 Kings 2:36

Solomon sent for Shimei and said, “Build a house here in Jerusalem and live in it. But whatever you do, don't leave the city!

Matthew 18:10

Don't be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise you that their angels are always with my Father in heaven.