So 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.
2 Samuel 15:5 - American Standard Version (1901) 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. Matoleo zaidiKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 And whenever a man came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him. Common English Bible 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 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Moreover, when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. English Standard Version 2016 And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him. |
So 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.
And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.