Verse 9

Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" Then Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 55:21 : 21 He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; he has violated his covenant.
  • Prov 26:24-26 : 24 An enemy disguises themselves with their lips, but in their heart, they harbor deceit. 25 Though they speak graciously, do not believe them, for there are seven abominations in their heart. 26 Though hatred is concealed by deceit, its wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
  • Mic 7:2 : 2 The godly have perished from the land, and there is no upright person among humanity. All of them lie in wait for blood; they hunt each other with nets.
  • Matt 26:48-49 : 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "The one I kiss is the man; arrest Him." 49 Going directly to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him fervently.
  • Luke 22:47-48 : 47 While he was still speaking, a crowd came, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve, was leading them. He approached Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"