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2 Samuel 15:5

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.
2 Samuel 15:5 · King James Version

In other versions

  • 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.

    ASV

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

    BBE

  • 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.

    DBY

  • It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

    WEB

  • 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;

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • 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.

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

3And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.

4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!

5And 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.

6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

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