2 Samuel 20:9

Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].

Psalm 55:21


The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.

Proverbs 26:24-26


He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.

Micah 7:2


The godly person [who is faithful and loyal to God] has perished from the earth,
And there is no upright person [one with good character and moral integrity] among men.
They all lie in wait to shed blood;
Each hunts the other with a net.

Matthew 26:48-49

Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.”

Luke 22:47-48

While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

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

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter,
But his heart was hostile;
His words were softer than oil,
Yet they were drawn swords.
Proverbs 26:24

He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
But he stores up deceit in his heart.
Micah 7:2

The godly person [who is faithful and loyal to God] has perished from the earth,
And there is no upright person [one with good character and moral integrity] among men.
They all lie in wait to shed blood;
Each hunts the other with a net.

To kiss him

Matthew 26:48
Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.”
Luke 22:47
While He was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve [disciples], was leading the way for them. He approached Jesus to kiss Him.

General references

Deuteronomy 27:24
‘Cursed is he who strikes his neighbor in secret.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’