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.”

"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." - 2 Samuel 15:5
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What does 2 Samuel 15:5 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 15:5 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "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." This verse is found in the context of the rebellion of Absalom, the son of King…

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The Power of Personal Connection in Leadership

In 2 Samuel 15:5, we encounter a poignant moment in the life of King David: "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." This verse, while simple, encapsulates profound truths about leadership…

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A Prayer of Humble Acknowledgment and Embracing Kindness

O Lord, our God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You today with a humble heart, reflecting on the wisdom that emerges from the scriptures. In the sacred words of 2 Samuel 15:5, we read, "And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance…

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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."
2 Samuel 5:15 - "Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,"
"Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia," - 2 Samuel 5:15
1 Samuel 15:5 - "And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley."
2 Samuel 5:12
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
2 King 5:15
2 Samuel 15:15 - "And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint."
2 Samuel 2:15 - "Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David."
2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
2 Samuel 15:13 - "¶ And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."
2 Samuel 15:37 - "So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem."
2 Samuel 15:29 - "Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there."
2 Samuel 22:15 - "And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them."
"And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley." - 1 Samuel 15:5
2 Samuel 5:18 - "The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
2 Samuel 5:21 - "And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them."
2 Samuel 10:15 - "¶ And when the Syrians saw that they were smitten before Israel, they gathered themselves together."
2 Samuel 5:7 - "Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David."
2 Samuel 5:10 - "And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him."
2 Samuel 15:17 - "And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off."
2 Samuel 15:9 - "And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron."
2 Samuel 11:5 - "And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child."
2 Samuel 5:22 - "¶ And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim."
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 3:5 - "And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron."
2 Samuel 18:15 - "And ten young men that bare Joab's armour compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him."
2 Samuel 6:15 - "So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet."
2 Samuel 15:33 - "Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:"