The Meaning of 2 Samuel 15:5 Explained

2 Samuel 15:5

KJV: 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.

YLT: And it hath come to pass, in the drawing nearing of any one to bow himself to him, that he hath put forth his hand, and laid hold on him, and given a kiss to him;

Darby: And it was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.

ASV: And it was so, that, when any man came nigh to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

KJV Reverse Interlinear

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. 

What does 2 Samuel 15:5 Mean?

Context Summary

2 Samuel 15:1-12 - The Plot Of The Ambitious Son
David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial. Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get nothing done. Discontent was rife. The king had forfeited the former love and respect of his people. Perhaps the story of his sin had leaked out. It is thought, also, that at this time he was smitten by disease and that Psalms 41:1-13; Psalms 55:1-23 record the sufferings of those withered years. Meanwhile, Absalom was undermining the throne and dividing the heart of the people.
How soon the heart may become alienated from its rightful king! The Absaloms ingratiate themselves, and wean away our loyalty, and love from Jesus. Is there a favorite that fawns on you, and entices you to a lower level than you occupied in earlier, happier days? If so, your King may be driven from the citadel of your soul, and you may be left to mourn over the tragedy caused by the transference of your heart's affections. Be warned ere it be too late. Deal sternly with Absalom! [source]

Chapter Summary: 2 Samuel 15

1  Absalom, by fair speeches and courtesies, steals the hearts of Israel
7  By pretense of a vow, he obtains leave to go to Hebron
10  He makes there a great conspiracy
13  David upon the news flees from Jerusalem
19  Ittai will leave him
24  Zadok and Abiathar are sent back with the ark
30  David and his company go up mount Olivet weeping,
31  He curses Ahithophel's counsel
32  Hushai is sent back with instructions

What do the individual words in 2 Samuel 15:5 mean?

and [so] it was whenever came near anyone to bow down to him that he would put out - his hand and take him and kiss him
וְהָיָה֙ בִּקְרָב־ אִ֔ישׁ לְהִשְׁתַּחֲוֺ֖ת ל֑וֹ וְשָׁלַ֧ח אֶת־ יָד֛וֹ וְהֶחֱזִ֥יק ל֖וֹ וְנָ֥שַׁק לֽוֹ

וְהָיָה֙  and  [so]  it  was 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Conjunctive perfect, third person masculine singular
Root: אֶהְיֶה 
Sense: to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out.
בִּקְרָב־  whenever  came  near 
Parse: Preposition-b, Verb, Qal, Infinitive construct
Root: קָרַב  
Sense: to come near, approach, enter into, draw near.
אִ֔ישׁ  anyone 
Parse: Noun, masculine singular
Root: אִישׁ 
Sense: man.
לְהִשְׁתַּחֲוֺ֖ת  to  bow  down 
Parse: Preposition-l, Verb, Hitpael, Infinitive construct
Root: שָׁחָה  
Sense: to bow down.
ל֑וֹ  to  him 
Parse: Preposition, third person masculine singular
וְשָׁלַ֧ח  that  he  would  put  out 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Conjunctive perfect, third person masculine singular
Root: שָׁלַח  
Sense: to send, send away, let go, stretch out.
אֶת־  - 
Parse: Direct object marker
Root: אֹות 
Sense: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.
יָד֛וֹ  his  hand 
Parse: Noun, feminine singular construct, third person masculine singular
Root: יָד  
Sense: hand.
וְהֶחֱזִ֥יק  and  take 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Hifil, Conjunctive perfect, third person masculine singular
Root: חָזַק  
Sense: to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore.
וְנָ֥שַׁק  and  kiss 
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Conjunctive perfect, third person masculine singular
Root: נָשַׁק 
Sense: to put together, kiss.

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