Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
The Kiss of Reconciliation
Commentators explain that the king's kiss was a powerful and culturally understood symbol. It was not just a casual greeting but a formal "pledge of reconciliation," as Albert Barnes notes, signifying that Absalom was officially forgiven and restored to favor in the king's presence.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 Samuel
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
3
Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 14:33
18th Century
Theologian
Kissed - This was the pledge of reconciliation. (See the marginal references and Genesis 45:15.)
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 14:33
17th Century
Pastor
So Joab came to the king, and told him
What Absalom had said to him:
and when he had called for A…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 14:28–33
17th Century
Minister
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…