2 Samuel 15:5

Moreover, so it used to be, that, when any man came near to do him homage, he would put forth his hand, and lay hold of him, and kiss him.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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, Oh would that I were appointed to judge in the land! that, unto me, might come every man having a complaint or a defence, then would I see him righted.

6And Absolom did, after this manner, to all Israel who came for judgment, unto the king,—so Absolom stole away the heart of the men of Israel.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:9He lieth in wait in a hiding-place, like a lion in his covert, He lieth in wait to catch the humbled, He catcheth the humbled, by drawing him into his net:

Proverbs 26:25Though he make gracious his voice, do not trust him, for, seven abominations, are 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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