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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4 additional translationsAnd 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.
Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
And it hath come to pass, in the drawing nearing of any one to bow himself to him, that he hath put forth his hand, and laid hold on him, and given a kiss to him;
And it was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament2 Samuel — David's reign in three movements — rise, fall, consequences — with the Davidic covenant (ch. 7) as the vertical spine down the centre. A covenant held through both rise and fall; a throne established for ever.
- Author
- Traditional: compilation by Nathan and Gad from Samuel's earlier records (1 Chr 29:29)
- Date
- Events c. 1010–970 BC; compilation during Solomon's early reign