II Samuel 15:5
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Absalom stole the hearts of Israel by presenting himself as a fairer judge than his father, then declared himself king at Hebron, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. David sent Hushai back to the city to counter the counsel of Ahithophel, who had joined Absalom's conspiracy.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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