2 Samuel 15:5

And it came to pass when a man came near to do him obeisance, that he stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

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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

4And Absalom said, O that one would make me a judge in the land; then every man who had a dispute or a cause would come to me, and I would judge him!

6And Absalom did after this manner to all Israel that came to the king for judgment; and Absalom gained the hearts of the men of Israel.

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:25Though thine enemy entreat thee with a loud voice, consent not: 1 For there are seven abominations in his heart. 1

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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