And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, but did not see the king's face.
2 Samuel 14:28
Surrounding context
14:27 To Absalom were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar. She was a woman of beautiful appearance.
14:28 And Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, but did not see the king's face.
14:29 Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but he would not come to him. And when he sent again the second time, he would not come.