2 Samuel 15:5

Moreover when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The 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.

In Context

4O that they would make me judge over the land, that all that have business might come to me, that I might do them justice.

6And this he did to all Israel that came for judgment, to be heard by the king, and he enticed the hearts of the men of Israel.

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:25When he shall speak low, trust him not: because there are seven mischiefs in his heart.

Matthew Henry on 2 Samuel 15:2-7

Absalom's Ambition. ( b. c. 1027.) 1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. 2 And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. 3 And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed… Read the whole commentary →

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