2 Samuel 15:5 - Plain English Version

⁵ Sometimes people really did think Absalom was an important man, so they got down on their knees to show respect to him. Then Absalom shook their hands and hugged them, to get them to like him.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ And whenever a man came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ 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.

Common English Bible

⁵ Whenever anyone came near to Absalom, bowing low out of respect, he would reach his hand out, grab them, and kiss them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ 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.

2 Samuel 15:5 Cross References

Luke 7:45

You didn’t kiss me on the cheek to make me feel good, but this woman keeps on kissing my feet.