28. So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
29. Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, that he might send him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.
30. Therefore he said to his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.
31. Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom, to his house, and said to him, Why have thy servants set my field on fire?