And when any man came near to him, and did him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel, that came to the King for judgment: so Absalom [a]stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

¶ And after [b]forty years, Absalom said unto the King, I pray thee, let me go to Hebron, and render my vow which I have vowed unto the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Samuel 15:6 By enticing them from his father to himself.
  2. 2 Samuel 15:7 Counting from the time that the Israelites had asked a King of Samuel.

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