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.
Ver. 33. And the king kissed Absalom.] He should have kicked him rather; and not have hardened him to further villainy. But he believed him to be a true penitent; and smarted for his credulity.