Absalom called Joab to arrange for him to see the king, but Joab refused to come. Absalom called Joab again, but Joab still wouldn't come.
Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years but was not permitted to see the king.
But when the eunuchs delivered the order from the king, Queen Vashti refused to come. The king became extremely angry—he was absolutely furious.
“He sent out his servants to everyone who was invited to the wedding to tell them to come, but they refused.