It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.
Parallel translations
- KJV 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.
- BSB Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
- NKJV And so it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.
- NASB And whenever a man approached to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
- NLT When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn’t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them.
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Cross-references · 4
- 2 Sam 14:33So 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.
- Ps 55:21His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
- Prov 26:25When his speech is charming, don’t believe him; for there are seven abominations in his heart.
- Ps 10:9–10He 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.
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