2 Samuel 15:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.”
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“Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 15:5 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 14:33So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.
- Psalms 10:9He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
- Psalms 55:21His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.
- Proverbs 26:25When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
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