Then too, when a man would draw near to him, so that he might greet him, he would extend his hand, and taking hold of him, he would kiss him
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King James Version
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.English Standard Version
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.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.