KJV:
So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years.
NASB:
So Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, and was there three years.
KJV:
And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom: for he was comforted concerning Amnon, seeing he was dead.
NASB:
The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead.
KJV:
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
NASB:
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was inclined toward Absalom.
KJV:
And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
NASB:
Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom."
KJV:
So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
NASB:
So Joab arose and went to Geshur and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
KJV:
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.
NASB:
However the king said, "Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face." So Absalom turned to his own house and did not see the king's face.
KJV:
But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
NASB:
Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no defect in him.
KJV:
And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
NASB:
To Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter whose name was Tamar; she was a woman of beautiful appearance.
KJV:
So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
NASB:
Now Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, and did not see the king's face.
KJV:
Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.
NASB:
Then Absalom sent for Joab, to send him to the king, but he would not come to him. So he sent again a second time, but he would not come.