In verses 28 through 33 Absalom sought to see his father David.
Absalom dwelt in Jerusalem for two full years and did not see his father's face (v. 28).
It was through Joab that Absalom eventually was able to see his father's face (vv. 29-32).
Joab went to David and spoke to him. David called for Absalom, and Joab brought him to see his father (v. 33a).
Absalom bowed himself with his face to the ground before David the king, and then his father kissed him (v. 33b).