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.
So Joab went 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. Then the king kissed Absalom.
When he speaks kindly, do not believe him, For there are seven abominations in his heart;
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But war was in his heart; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.
You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in.
Then Joab said to Amasa, “Are you in health, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.