2 Samuel 15:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Whenever anyone would come to Absalom and start bowing down, he would reach out and hug and kiss them.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:33

Joab went to David and told him what Absalom had said. David sent for Absalom, and Absalom came. He bowed very low, and David leaned over and kissed him.

2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said, “Amasa, my cousin, how are you?” Then Joab took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand, so that he could greet him with a kiss.

Psalm 55:21

His words were smoother than butter, and softer than olive oil. But hatred filled his heart, and he was ready to attack with a sword.

Proverbs 26:25

than can be counted— so don't believe a word!

Luke 7:45

You didn't greet me with a kiss, but from the time I came in, she has not stopped kissing my feet.