And Joab came to the king and told him. And he called to Absalom; and he came to the king, and bowed to him on his nose to the earth before the king. And the king kissed Absalom.
And all the people crossed over the Jordan, and the king crossed over. And the king gave a kiss to Barzillai and blessed him. And he returned to his place.
And rising up, he came to his father. But he yet being far away, his father saw him and was moved with compassion. And running, he fell on his neck and fervently kissed him.