Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

General references

Bible References

Art thou

Psalm 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:24
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but he harbors evil in his heart.
Micah 7:2
The godly man has perished out of the earth, and there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; every man hunts his brother with a net.

To kiss him

Matthew 26:48
Now he who betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, "Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him."
Luke 22:47
While he was still speaking, suddenly a crowd came, and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He came near to Jesus to kiss him.

General references

Deuteronomy 27:24
'Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.' All the people shall say, 'Amen.'