So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.
So Joab went to the king and told him everything. When the king called for Absalom, Absalom came to him and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king. Then the king kissed Absalom.
This verse shows King David finally reconciling with his son Absalom after years of separation, welcoming him back with a kiss of forgiveness and acceptance.
📚 Historical Context
This reconciliation comes after Absalom had been exiled for killing his brother Amnon, who had raped their sister Tamar. Joab, David's military commander, had orchestrated this reunion through a wise woman's parable, convincing David to bring his son home after three years of exile and two more years of being shut out from the king's presence.
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