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And Absalom lived in Jerusalem two years, and had not seen the king's face.

And Absalom sent to Joab, to send him to the king. But he was not willing to come to him. And he sent again a second time, and he was not willing to come.

And he said to his servants, Behold, Joab's allotment is beside mine, and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the allotment on fire.

And Joab rose up and came to Absalom, to the house, and said to him, Why have your servants set my allotment on fire?

And Absalom said to Joab, Behold, I sent to you, saying, Come here, and I will send you to the king to say, Why have I come from Geshur? It was good for me to be there still. And now, letme see the king's face, and if there is guiltin me, then you shall cause me to die.

And Joab came to the king and told him. And he called to Absalom; and he came to the king, and bowed to him on his face to the earth before the king. And the king gave a kiss to Absalom.