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Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it was <i>so</i>, that when any man came nigh <i>to him</i> to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And <i>so</i> it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And whenever a man approached to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it happened that when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would stretch out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And whenever a man approached to bow down before him, he would put out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a person approached to pay homage to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When a person approached to bow down to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Whenever anyone came to Absalom and started bowing down, he would reach out and hug and kiss them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When anyone approached him and bowed down, Absalom would reach out, take hold of him, and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the man would approach Absalom to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out, take hold of him, and kiss him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, if a man approached him to bow down in front of him, he would put out his hand, grab him, and embrace him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Also, when anyone approached to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him, and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It was so, that when any man came near to bow down to him, he stretched out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it has come to pass, in the drawing near of anyone to bow himself to him, that he has put forth his hand, and laid hold on him, and given a kiss to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Moreover when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then too, when a man would draw near to him, so that he might greet him, he would extend his hand, and taking hold of him, he would kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whenever a man approached him to show homage, he would extend his hand, hold him, and kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whenever people came near to do obeisance to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of them, and kiss them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And whenever a man arose to do him obeisance, he held him by his hand and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And whenever a man would arise to do homage, he would take him by his hand and kiss him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it was so, that when any man came nigh to prostrate himself before him, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when a man came near to do him obeisance, that he stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/15-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=4096" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/15.htm">Absalom's Conspiracy</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Also, when</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: biq·rāḇ- (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: lə·hiš·ta·ḥă·wōṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">to bow down</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wə·šā·laḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">Absalom would reach out</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·he·ḥĕ·zîq (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">take hold</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">of him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: wə·nā·šaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">and kiss</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for justice. In this way he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></span><br />So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">2 Samuel 3:36</a></span><br />All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-15.htm">2 Samuel 16:15</a></span><br />Then Absalom and all the men of Israel came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel was with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">2 Samuel 18:12</a></span><br />The man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels of silver were weighed out into my hands, I would not raise my hand against the son of the king. For we heard the king command you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></span><br />Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">1 Samuel 15:30</a></span><br />“I have sinned,” Saul replied. “Please honor me now before the elders of my people and before Israel. Come back with me, so that I may worship the LORD your God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23</a></span><br />When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">1 Samuel 25:41</a></span><br />She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Matthew 23:7</a></span><br />the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a></span><br />Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it was so, that when any man came near to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.</p><p class="hdg">took him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-9.htm">Psalm 10:9,10</a></b></br> He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></b></br> <i>The words</i> of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war <i>was</i> in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet <i>were</i> they drawn swords.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Proverbs 26:25</a></b></br> When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for <i>there are</i> seven abominations in his heart.</p><p class="hdg">and kissed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-20.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-22.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-41.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-39.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-19.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-20.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Nearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-11.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-22.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-25.htm">Prostrate</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm">Absalom</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Drawing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/acts/27-27.htm">Nearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-29.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Prostrate</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-52.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-7.htm">By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">He makes there a great conspiracy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">David upon the news flees from Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">Ittai will leave him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-24.htm">Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">He curses Ahithophel's counsel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/15-32.htm">Hushai is sent back with instructions</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins 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In ancient Israel, bowing was a common gesture of honor and deference, often used in the presence of royalty or nobility. Absalom, the son of King David, was positioning himself as a figure of authority and influence, subtly undermining his father's rule. This act of bowing also reflects the hierarchical nature of society at the time, where social status and power dynamics were visibly demonstrated through physical gestures.<p><b>Absalom would reach out his hand,</b><br>Absalom's action of reaching out his hand signifies a deliberate and calculated move to connect with the people on a personal level. By extending his hand, Absalom breaks the traditional barrier between royalty and commoners, presenting himself as approachable and relatable. This gesture can be seen as a political strategy to win the hearts of the Israelites, contrasting with the more distant and formal demeanor expected of a king. It reflects Absalom's ambition and his desire to gain favor among the people, setting the stage for his eventual rebellion against David.<p><b>take hold of him,</b><br>Taking hold of someone in this context implies a sense of familiarity and intimacy. Absalom's action is not just a casual handshake but a deliberate attempt to establish a personal connection. This physical contact would have been unexpected from someone of royal lineage, further endearing him to the people. It demonstrates Absalom's cunning nature, as he uses charm and charisma to manipulate public perception and gather support for his cause. This act of taking hold can also be seen as a metaphor for Absalom's attempt to seize control and influence over the kingdom.<p><b>and kiss him.</b><br>The kiss in ancient Near Eastern culture was a sign of respect, loyalty, and affection. By kissing those who approached him, Absalom was not only showing acceptance but also creating a bond of loyalty. This act of kissing can be seen as a political maneuver to win the allegiance of the people, as it was a gesture that conveyed trust and solidarity. In a broader biblical context, the kiss can be contrasted with the betrayal of Judas in the New Testament, where a kiss is used as a sign of treachery. Absalom's kiss, while seemingly genuine, is ultimately self-serving, as it is part of his larger scheme to usurp his father's throne.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>The third son of King David, known for his handsome appearance and charismatic personality. He is central to this passage as he seeks to win the hearts of the Israelites and undermine his father's rule.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The reigning king of Israel and father of Absalom. Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the backdrop against which Absalom's actions are set.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The capital city of Israel, where Absalom is conducting his campaign to gain favor with the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel who are being swayed by Absalom's charm and political maneuvering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gate.htm">The Gate</a></b><br>The place where Absalom positioned himself to intercept those coming to seek justice from the king, symbolizing a place of judgment and decision-making.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Absalom's actions remind us that sin often disguises itself as something good or harmless. We must be vigilant and discerning to recognize deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a></b><br>Absalom's ability to sway the people highlights the power of influence. As Christians, we should use our influence to lead others toward truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_hearts.htm">Guarding Our Hearts</a></b><br>Just as Absalom's heart was set on rebellion, we must guard our hearts against pride and ambition that can lead us away from God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Absalom's lack of integrity contrasts with the biblical call to live honestly and uprightly. Our actions should align with our professed beliefs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_rebellion.htm">Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Absalom's account serves as a warning of the destructive consequences of rebelling against God's established order.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david's_kingdom_size_disputed.htm">Why do historical records suggest that David's kingdom was much smaller than the Bible describes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_absalom_rebel_after_seeing_david.htm">2 Samuel 14:33: If David truly forgave Absalom when he finally saw him, why does Absalom soon rebel, suggesting either incomplete reconciliation or narrative inconsistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_david_called_upright_despite_sins.htm">How can 1 Kings 15:5 declare David upright aside from Uriah's case when there are other recorded sins in Scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/15-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Also, when</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֔ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">approached</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְרָב־</span> <span class="translit">(biq·rāḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to bow down</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהִשְׁתַּחֲוֺ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hiš·ta·ḥă·wōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Absalom would reach out</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׁלַ֧ח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šā·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hand,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">take hold</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶחֱזִ֥יק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·he·ḥĕ·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of him,</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kiss</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנָ֥שַׁק</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nā·šaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 15:5 It was so that when any man (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/15-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/15-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 15:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 15:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>