# bowed low to the ground before the king

Absalom is showing respect to the king. AT: "bowed low to the ground to honor the king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# the king kissed Absalom

This implies that the king forgave and restored Absalom. The full meaning of this can be made clear. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])