KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And whenever anyone came close to bow down to him, Absalom would reach out his hand, pull them to him, and kiss them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Absalom deliberately winning people's affection by treating them as equals instead of accepting their formal respect.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Absalom's rebellion against his father King David. Absalom was positioning himself at the city gate, intercepting people who came to seek justice from the king. By refusing formal bows and instead embracing people warmly, he was manipulating public opinion and building support for his planned coup.
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