2 Samuel 14:32

And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king’s face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.

Cross-references

2 Samuel 13:38 Historical context

2 Samuel 13:38 states Absalom fled to Geshur for three years—provides background for his 'come from Geshur' statement.

2 Samuel 15:8 Historical context

2 Samuel 15:8 records Absalom's vow while in Geshur—additional detail about his exile mentioned here.

Genesis 33:10 uses 'seeing your face' for reconciliation with Esau—the same phrase Absalom uses to seek David's favor.