Other translations
American Standard Version
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.
Darby Bible Translation
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.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Moreover when any man came to him to salute him, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
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.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And whenever a man came near to pay homage to him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
God's Word
When anyone approached him and bowed down, Absalom would reach out, take hold of him, and kiss him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
When a person approached to bow down to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.
International Standard Version
Furthermore, if a man approached him to bow down in front of him, he would put out his hand, grab him, and embrace him.
NET Bible
When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.
New American Standard Bible
And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and kiss him.
New International Version
Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him.
New Living Translation
When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn't let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
The World English Bible
It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.