2Sa 14:33 | TNotes | STEP | 14:33 Absalom bowed low , assuming a posture of respect and deference to the king’s majesty (see also 14:4 , 22 ). • and the king kissed him: The lack of conversation, hugging (cp. Luke 15:20 ), or weeping (cp. Gen 33:4 ; 45:2 , 14 ) suggests that this was a formal meeting rather than an affectionate reunion.

dLuke 15:20►

eGen 33:4►

‏ 2 Samuel 14:33

14:33 ^a Absalom bowed low, assuming a posture of respect and deference to the king’s majesty (see also 14:4 ^b, 22 ^c).

• and the king kissed him: The lack of conversation, hugging (cp. Luke 15:20 ^d), or weeping (cp. Gen 33:4 ^e; 45:2 ^f, 14 ^g) suggests that this was a formal meeting rather than an affectionate reunion.