And so it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.
2 Samuel 15:5
Surrounding context
15:4 Moreover Absalom would say, "Oh, that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would come to me; then I would give him justice."
15:5 And so it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.
15:6 In this manner Absalom acted toward all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.