2 Samuel 15:5-7

Revised Geneva Translation

⁵ And when any man came near to him and prostrated himself, he put forth his hand and took him and kissed him.

⁶ And in this manner did Absalom to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So, Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

⁷ And after forty years, Absalom said to the king, “Pleaase let me go to Hebron and render my vow which I have vowed to the LORD.