2 Samuel 15:5

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 15:5

BSB

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

AKJV

And it was so, that when any man came near to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

CPDV

Then too, when a man would draw near to him, so that he might greet him, he would extend his hand, and taking hold of him, he would kiss him.

ERV

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.

NHEB

It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

SMT

And it was in a man's coming near to worship to him, and he stretched forth his hand and laid hold of him, and kissed him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 15:5

AnditwassothatwhenanymanH376Noun MasculinecamenighH7126VerbtohimtodohimobeisanceH7812VerbheputforthH7971VerbhishandH3027Noun FeminineandtookH2388VerbhimandkissedH5401Verbhim

Commentary for 2 Samuel 15:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 15:5

Summary

Absalom used physical affection to win people's loyalty

Place

Gate of Jerusalem

Event

Physical displays of affection

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC