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2 Samuel 14:33

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 14:33

Verse 33 of 33

Scripture focus

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.

2 Samuel 14:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:33

Theological / Devotional

Kissed Absalom. Absalom was not only admitted into the royal presence but was given such treatment as indicated an outward reconciliation at least. Compare Esau kissing Jacob, and Joseph, his brethren (Genesis 33:4 ; 45:15). David’s memory of his own guilt made him listless and irresolute. He apparently knew not which way to turn or what course to pursue. He recognized his duty, but the memory of his own transgression prevented him from doing what he knew should be done.

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