There is no exact answer to this question unless we base our opinion on what the Bible states. According to 2 Samuel 12:23, “But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.” This has been interpreted by many that David would be able to recognize his dead son in the afterlife. Also, according to Luke 16:19-25 the rich man was able to recognize Lazarus wherein it was stated that, “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. And he called out, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame. xxx”
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