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.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:5

Commentary on 2 Samuel 15:1-6

(Read 2 Samuel 15:1-6)

David allows Absalom's pomp. Those parents know not what they do, who indulge a proud humour in their children: many young people are ruined by pride. And those commonly are most eager for authority who least understand its duties.