2 Samuel 14:24
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king’s face.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 14:28
Parallel
Verse 28 repeats the condition of not seeing the king's face and adds the duration of two years.
2 Samuel 3:3
Historical context
2 Samuel 3:3 identifies Absalom as David's son by Maacah, providing his lineage.
2 Samuel 3:13
Parallel
In 2 Samuel 3:13, David uses the same 'not see my face' condition for Abner to bring Michal.
Revelation 22:4
Contrast
Revelation 22:4 promises believers will see God's face — a direct contrast to Absalom being barred from the king's face.
1 Kings 1:53
Parallel
1 Kings 1:53 has Solomon telling Adonijah to go to his house — similar command to go home but with a different outcome.
Genesis 33:10
Contrast
Genesis 33:10 describes seeing a face as like seeing God's face — a blessing, contrasting with the prohibition here.