28. Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two years without seeing his father.
29. He wanted Joab to talk to David for him. So one day he sent a message asking Joab to come over, but Joab refused. Absalom sent another message, but Joab still refused.
30. Finally, Absalom told his servants, “Joab's barley field is next to mine. Go and set it on fire!” And they did.
31. Joab went to Absalom's house and demanded, “Why did your servants set my field on fire?”
32. Absalom answered, “You didn't pay any attention when I sent for you. I want you to ask my father why he told me to come back from Geshur. I was better off there. I want to see my father now! If I'm guilty, let him kill me.”
33. Joab went to David and told him what Absalom had said. David sent for Absalom, and Absalom came. He bowed very low, and David leaned over and kissed him.