Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 15:5
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2 Samuel15:5
5 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 .
Putting on the Garb of singular humanity and good will to all men. For that seems to have been a Ceremony, in frequent use in those times, of shewing respect, as pulling off the hat, and bowing, or imbracing, is at this day with us.
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