2 Samuel 15:5

WEB

⁵It 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.

KJV

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.

BSB

⁵Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.

FBV

⁵When anyone came to bow down before him, Absalom would stop them by reaching out his hand, taking hold of him, and kissing him.

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Extra References

2 Samuel 14:33

³³So Joab came to the king and told him; and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king; and the king kissed Absalom.

Psalms 55:21

²¹His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

⁹He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net. ¹⁰The helpless are crushed. They collapse. They fall under his strength.

Proverbs 26:25

²⁵When his speech is charming, don’t believe him, for there are seven abominations in his heart.