2 Samuel 15:5
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.
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Gill's Exposition
And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance,.... To pay his respects, and bow to him, as being the king's son, a prince of the blood, and heir to the crown, as was supposed:…
Absalom is no sooner restored to his place at court than he aims to be in the throne. He that was unhumbled under his troubles became insufferably proud when they were over; and he cannot be content…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
put forth his hand Instead of allowing the people to do him homage as the king's son, he took them by the hand, and saluted them familiarly with a kiss. Cp. ch. 2Sa 20:9.
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