Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And it was in a man's coming near to worship to him, and he stretched forth his hand and laid hold of him, and kissed him.
New American Standard Bible
And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
When a person approached to bow down to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.
International Standard Version
Furthermore, if a man approached him to bow down in front of him, he would put out his hand, grab him, and embrace him.
A Conservative Version
And it was so, that, when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
And whenever a man approached to bow down before him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.
Bible in Basic English
And if any man came near to give him honour, he took him by the hand and gave him a kiss.
Darby Translation
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.
King James 2000
And it was so, that when any man came near to him to bow down to him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
It happened whenever anyone drew near to do obeisance to him, that he would stretch his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
Modern King James verseion
And it was so, when any man came near to bow down to him, he put forth his hand and took him and kissed him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And also when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand and took him to him and kissed him.
NET Bible
When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.
New Heart English Bible
It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.
The Emphasized Bible
Moreover, so it used to be, that, when any man came near to do him homage, he would put forth his hand, and lay hold of him, and kiss him.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.
Youngs Literal Translation
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;
Themes
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 15:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Absalom Leads A Rebellion
4 And Absalom will say, Who will set me judge in the land? and to me shall every man come which shall be to him strife and judgment, and I did him justice. 5 And it was in a man's coming near to worship to him, and he stretched forth his hand and laid hold of him, and kissed him. 6 And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel.
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Cross References
2 Samuel 14:33
And Joab will come to the king and announce to him: and he will call for Absalom, and he will come to the king and worship to him upon his face to the earth before the king: and the king will kiss Absalom.
Psalm 10:9-10
He will lie in wait in secret as the lion in her den: he will lie in wait to catch the poor one: he will catch the poor one in drawing him into his net
Psalm 55:21
They were divided from the wrath of his mouth, and his heart drew near: his words were soft above oil, and they drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:25
When his voice will compassionate, thou shalt not believe him, for seven abominations in his heart