Sheepshearing was always a time of feasting (see the marginal references). The location of Baal-hazor is unknown.

Absalom had sheepshearers. —Absalom had now silently nourished his revenge for “two full years.” No doubt he also chose to give hi…

And it came to pass after two full years
Two complete years after the rape was committed; so long Absalom kept it in…

Observe the aggravations of Absalom's sin: he had Ammon killed when he was least fit to die. He involved his servants in the guilt.

Servants…