27. Absalom had three sons and one daughter. Her name was Tamar, and she was a beautiful woman.
28. Absalom lived in Jerusalem for two full years without being allowed to visit King David.
29. Absalom sent a message to Joab, asking for permission to see the king, but Joab refused to come see him. So Absalom sent a second message to Joab. Again, Joab refused to come see him.