So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
Ver. 28. Dwelt two full years in Jerusalem.] During which time he had used means, likely, to be reconciled, and admitted to the royal presence. Robert, Earl of Essex, when banished the court, wrote to Queen Elizabeth, that he could never recover his wonted joy, till he beheld her comfortable eyes, which had been his guiding stars; and by the conduct whereof, he had sailed most happily, whilst he held his course in a just latitude. a
And saw not the king's face.] Unless it were at the public ordinances.
a Camden's Elisab.