2 Samuel 15:5 “Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach o…”

2 Samuel 15:5

Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

World English Bible

It was so, that when any man came near to bow down to him, he stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.

American Standard Version

And it was so, that, when any man came nigh to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when any man came neere to him, and did him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and tooke him, and kissed him.

Darby Translation

And it was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

Young's Literal Translation

And it hath come to pass, in the drawing nearing of any one to bow himself to him, that he hath put forth his hand, and laid hold on him, and given a kiss to him;

Bible in Basic English

And if any man came near to give him honour, he took him by the hand and gave him a kiss.

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Cross references

“took him”

Psalm 55:21 Proverbs 26:25 Psalm 10:9 Psalm 10:10

Psalm 55:21 · BSB

His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.

Proverbs 26:25 · BSB

When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.

Psalm 10:9 · BSB

He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.

Psalm 10:10 · BSB

They are crushed and beaten down; the helpless fall prey to his strength.

“and kissed”

2 Samuel 14:33

2 Samuel 14:33 · BSB

So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”

6Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Read 2 Samuel 15