2 Samuel 20:9
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.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Joab said to Amasa,.... In a friendly manner, with all the air of pleasantry and good humour:
art thou in health, my brother? this looked like a friendly salutation to ask of his health, and…
We have here Amasa's fall just as he began to rise. He was nephew to David (Sa2 17:25), had been Absalom's general and commander-in-chief of his rebellious army, but, that being routed, he came over…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
took Amasa by the beard It is said to be still customary among the Arabs and Turks to lay hold of a person's beard in giving him the kiss of welcome.
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