2 Samuel 15:5
What does 2 Samuel 15:5 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 15:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And if any man came near to give him honour, he took him by the hand and gave him a kiss.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And 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;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Moreover when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
Context
v.4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
v.5This passage
v.6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:25
When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart:
- Psalms 10:9
He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
- Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
- 2 Samuel 14:33
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.
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