If there be any iniquity. —Absalom makes no acknowledgment of having done wrong, but simply says that this state of half-…

And Absalom answered Joab
Neither denying the fact, nor being ashamed of it, nor asking pardon for it; but endeavour…

By his insolent conduct toward Joab, Absalom brought Joab to plead for him. By his insolent message to the king, he gained his wishes. When parents…