2 Samuel 14:28

Easy To Read Version

Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two full years without being allowed to visit King David.

Cross References

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No! I beg you! If you truly accept me, then please accept the gifts I give you. I am very happy to see your face again. It is like seeing the face of God. I am very happy to see that you accept me.

Genesis 43:3

But Judah said to Jacob, “But the governor of that country warned us. He said, ‘If you don’t bring your brother back to me, then I will refuse to talk to you.’

2 Samuel 14:24

But King David said, “Absalom can go back to his own house. He can’t come to see me.” So Absalom went back to his own house. Absalom could not go to see the king.

2 Samuel 14:29

Absalom sent {messengers} to Joab. {These messengers asked Joab to} send Absalom to the king. But Joab would not come to Absalom. Absalom sent {a message} a second time. But Joab still refused to come.

1 Kings 1:53

Then King Solomon sent some men to get Adonijah. The men brought Adonijah to King Solomon. Adonijah came to King Solomon and bowed down. Then Solomon said, “Go home.”

1 Kings 2:36

Next, the king sent to get Shimei. The king said to him, “Build a house for yourself here in Jerusalem. Live in that house and don’t leave the city.

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful. Don’t think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that these children have angels in heaven. And those angels are always with my Father in heaven.