2 Samuel 14:29

New American Bible - revised edition

Then he sent a message asking Joab to send him to the king, but Joab would not come to him. Although he asked him a second time, Joab would not come.

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He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast, but they refused to come.

Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without appearing before the king.