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2 Samuel 20:7-9
Amplified Bible
2 Samuel 20:7-9
Amplified Bible
7 So Joab’s men went after him, along with [David’s bodyguards] the Cherethites and Pelethites and all the warriors; they went out from Jerusalem to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri. 8 When they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing his military uniform, and over it he had a belt with a sheathed sword strapped around his hips; and as he went forward, [a]it fell out. 9 Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my [b]brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].
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- 2 Samuel 20:8 Most likely a feigned “accident” so Joab could strike Amasa before he was on guard.
- 2 Samuel 20:9 Joab and Amasa were actually related as cousins.
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