2 Samuel 14:33
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.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 15:5
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 15:5, Absalom uses kisses to win loyalties — a stark contrast to David's kiss of genuine reconciliation here.
Genesis 33:4
Parallel
Genesis 33:4 depicts Esau's embrace and kiss after reconciling with Jacob — a strong parallel to David's kiss of reconciliation with Absalom.
Luke 15:20
Parallel
Luke 15:20's father runs and kisses the prodigal son — a direct parallel to David's kiss of the returning Absalom, both forgiving fathers.
Genesis 45:15
Parallel
Genesis 45:15 shows Joseph kissing his brothers after revealing himself — another reconciliation kiss, though between brothers rather than father and son.