2 Samuel 15:5-7

Christian Standard Bible

⁵ When a person approached to pay homage to him, Absalom reached out his hand, took hold of him, and kissed him.^{(A) 6} Absalom did this to all the Israelites who came to the king for a settlement. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

⁷ When four^[a] years had passed, Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hebron to fulfill a vow I made to the Lord.