2 Samuel 14:23-25

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²³ So Joab set off, went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. ²⁴ The king said, “Let him go to his own house; he is not to come into my presence.” So Absalom went to his own house, and did not come into the king’s presence.

David Forgives Absalom

²⁵ Now in all Israel there was no one to be praised so much for his beauty as Absalom; from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.