2 Samuel 14:28 nasb — Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.

NASB

"Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face."

— 2 Samuel 14:28, NASB

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2 Samuel 14 — Context

25

Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no defect in him.

26

When he cut the hair of his head (and it was at the end of every year that he cut it, for it was heavy on him so he cut it), he weighed the hair of his head at shekels by the king's weight.

27

To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.

28

Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.

29

Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but he would not come to him. So he sent again a second time, but he would not come.

30

Therefore he said to his servants, "See, Joab's field is next to mine, and he has barley there; go and set it on fire." So Absalom's servants set the field on fire.

31

Then Joab arose, came to Absalom at his house and said to him, "Why have your servants set my field on fire?"

2 Samuel 14:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 14:28 say?
2 Samuel 14:28 in the NASB reads: “Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.”
Where is 2 Samuel 14:28 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 14:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 28.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 14:28.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 14:28 in?
2 Samuel 14:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 14:28?
2 Samuel 14:28 reads (NASB): “Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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