2 Samuel 14:32

“And Absalom answered Joab, etc.] Neither denying the fact, nor being ashamed of it, nor asking pardon for it; but endeavouring to vindicate it, by giving a reason as he thought sufficient for it: behold, I sent unto thee, saying, come hither, that I may send thee to the king; which was assuming great authority over a person in such an high office as Joab was; had he been king, he could not have used more, to send for him, and command his attendance, and send him on what errand he thought fit, as here: to say, wherefore am I come from Geshur? why did the king send for me? why did not he let me alone where I was? to what purpose am I brought hither, since I am not admitted to court? [it had…”

“Kill me - For it is better for me to die, than to want the sight and favour of my dear father. Thus he insinuates himself into his father's affections, by pretending such respect and love to him It seems that by this time Absalom having so far recovered his father's favour, began to grow upon him, and take so much confidence as to stand upon his own justification, as if what he had done, had been no iniquity, at least not such as to deserve death. See how easily wise parents may be imposed on by their children, when they are blindly fond of them. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 14:33”

“it had been: Exo 14:12, Exo 16:3, Exo 17:3 if there: Gen 3:12; Sa1 15:13; Psa 36:2; Pro 28:13; Jer 2:22, Jer 2:23, Jer 8:12; Mat 25:44; Rom 3:19 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 14:33”