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Joab was wearing his military tunic, and strapped over it at his waist was a belt with a dagger in its sheath. As he stepped forward, it dropped out of its sheath. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> As they arrived at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa met them. Joab was wearing his military tunic with a dagger strapped to his belt. As he stepped forward to greet Amasa, he slipped the dagger from its sheath. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> When they were at the great stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing a soldier’s garment, and over it was a belt with a sword in its sheath fastened on his thigh, and as he went forward it fell out. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And while they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa joined them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire, with a dagger strapped to his belt. And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came before them. Now Joab was dressed in battle armor; on it was a belt with a sword fastened in its sheath at his hips; and as he was going forward, it fell out. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was dressed in his military attire, and over it he had a belt with a sword in its sheath strapped on at his waist; and as he went forward, it fell out. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was dressed in his military attire, and over it was a belt with a sword in its sheath fastened at his waist; and as he went forward, it fell out. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When they were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was dressed in his military attire, and over it was a belt with a sword in its sheath fastened at his waist; and as he went forward, it fell out. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They were at the large stone which is in Gibeon, and Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was dressed in his military attire, and over it was a belt with a sword in its sheath fastened at his waist; and as he came out, it fell out. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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, it fell out. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They were at the great stone in Gibeon when Amasa joined them. Joab was wearing his uniform and over it was a belt around his waist with a sword in its sheath. As he approached, the sword fell out. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They were at the great stone in Gibeon when Amasa joined them. Joab was wearing his uniform and over it was a belt around his waist with a sword in its sheath. As he approached, the sword fell out. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. And Joab was girded with his apparel of war that he had put on, and thereon was a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They had gone as far as the big rock at Gibeon when Amasa caught up with them. Joab had a dagger strapped around his waist over his military uniform, but it fell out as he started toward Amasa. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. And Joab was girded with his apparel of war that he had put on, and thereon was a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When they were at the large rock in Gibeon, Amasa met them there. Joab wore a military uniform, and strapped over it at his hip was a sword in a scabbard. As he stepped forward, the sword dropped [into his hand]. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they reached the large rock at Gibeon, Amasa met them. Joab was dressed for battle, with a sword in its sheath fastened to his belt. As he came forward, the sword fell out. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they arrived at the great stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came out to meet them. Joab was dressed in a soldier's uniform, over which was a belt that fastened a sword sheath to his thigh. As he walked forward, the sword was exposed. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And while they were at the great stone in Gibeon, Amasa joined them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire, with a dagger strapped to his belt. And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath. <a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> When they were near the big rock that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to them. Now Joab was dressed in military attire and had a dagger in its sheath belted to his waist. When he advanced, it fell out. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they were at the great stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. And Joab was wearing his military attire, and over it was a belt with a dagger in its sheath fastened at his waist, and as he advanced it fell out. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded to him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in its sheath; and as he went forth it fell out. <a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Joab was clothed in his apparel of war that he had put on, and on it was a sash with a sword fastened on his waist in its sheath; and as he went along it fell out. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> they [are] near the great stone that [is] in Gibeon, and Amasa has gone before them, and Joab [is] girded; he has put his long robe on him, and on it a girdle—a sword [is] fastened on his loins in its sheath; and he has gone out, and it falls. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> they are near the great stone that is in Gibeon, and Amasa hath gone before them, and Joab is girded; his long robe he hath put on him, and upon it a girdle -- a sword is fastened upon his loins in its sheath; and he hath gone out, and it falleth. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> They by the great stone which is in the hill, and Amasa went before them. And Joab girded his garment being put upon him, and upon it he girded the sword being bound upon his loins in its sheath; and he going forth and it will fall.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when they were at the great stone which is in Gabaon, Amasa coming met them. And Joab had on a close coat of equal length with his habit, and over it was girded with a sword hanging down to his flank, in a scabbard, made in such manner as to come out with the least motion and strike. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they were beside the great stone, which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing a close-fitting coat of equal length with his garment. And over these, he was girded with a sword hanging down to his thigh, in a scabbard which was made so that the sword could be removed with the least motion, and then strike. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> They were at the great stone in Gibeon when Amasa met them. Now Joab had a belt over his tunic, from which was slung a sword in its sheath at his thigh; the sword would slide out downwards. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they were at the large stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Now Joab was wearing a soldier’s garment and over it was a belt with a sword in its sheath fastened at his waist; as he went forward it fell out.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came before them. And Joab was wearing armor, and upon it was a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in its sheath; and as Amasa appeared, Joab placed his hand upon his sword. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Those met at The Great Stone that is in Gebuun, and Amasa went in before them, and Yuab was girded with a garment of his armor and a dagger was bound and girded on his loins like a dagger, and he went out and his hand fell on his sword<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. And Joab was girded with his apparel of war that he had put on, and thereon was a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they were by the great stone that is in Gabaon: and Amessai went in before them: and Joab had upon him a military cloak over his apparel, and over it he was girded with a dagger fastened upon his loins in its scabbard: and the dagger came out, it even came out and fell. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6146" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Sheba's Rebellion</a> …7So Joab’s men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty men, marched out of Jerusalem in pursuit of Sheba son of Bichri. 8<a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">And while they</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im- (Prep) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">were at</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">the great</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: hā·’e·ḇen (Art:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/1391.htm" title="1391: bə·ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A Levitical city in Benjamin. From the same as Geba'; hilly; Gibon, a place in Palestine.">in Gibeon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6021.htm" title="6021: wa·‘ă·mā·śā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From amac; burden; Amasa, the name of two Israelites.">Amasa</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">joined</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê·hem (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: wə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Now Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/2296.htm" title="2296: ḥā·ḡūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To gird, gird on, gird oneself. A primitive root; to gird on.">was dressed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4055.htm" title="4055: mid·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or med; from madad; properly, extent, i.e. Height; also a measure; by implication, a vesture; also a carpet.">in military attire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3830.htm" title="3830: lə·ḇu·šū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A garment, clothing, raiment. Or lbush; from labash; a garment; by implication A wife."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ḥe·reḇ (N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">with a dagger</a> <a href="/hebrew/6775.htm" title="6775: mə·ṣum·me·ḏeṯ (V-Pual-Prtcpl-fs) -- To bind, join. A primitive root; to link, i.e. Gird; figuratively, to serve, contrive.">strapped</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·ʿå̄·lō (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2290.htm" title="2290: ḥă·ḡō·wr (N-msc) -- A belt, girdle. Or chagor; and chagowrah; or chagorah; from chagar; a belt.">to his belt.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4975.htm" title="4975: mā·ṯə·nāw (N-mdc:: 3ms) -- Loins. From an unused root meaning to be slender; properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">And as he</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yā·ṣā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">stepped forward,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: wat·tip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">he slipped the dagger</a> <a href="/hebrew/8593.htm" title="8593: bə·ṯa‘·rāh (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A razor, sheath. From arah; a knife or razor: also a scabbard.">from its sheath.</a> 9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a> Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a> The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">2 Samuel 2:23</a> But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died. <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a> (Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.) <a href="/2_samuel/18-2.htm">2 Samuel 18:2</a> He sent out the troops, a third under Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the troops, “I will surely march out with you as well.” <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a> And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” <a href="/1_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a> Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">1 Chronicles 2:16</a> Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel. <a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm">1 Chronicles 2:17</a> Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ... <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a> While He was still speaking, a crowd arrived, led by the man called Judas, one of the Twelve. He approached Jesus to kiss Him. / But Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?” <a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3-5</a> So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” / “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them. <a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21-27</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” / The disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant. / One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab's garment that he had put on was girded to him, and on it a girdle with a sword fastened on his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.in Gibeon<a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">2 Samuel 2:13</a> And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.<a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a> So Joab and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.Amasa<a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">2 Samuel 20:4,5</a> Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">Attire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-10.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-18.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-19.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-25.htm">Gibeon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-14.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-11.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-25.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-2.htm">Military</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">Sheath</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-30.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-26.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/exodus/28-42.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-3.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Apparel</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Attire</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-17.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Fastened</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">Gibeon</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Girded</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Loins</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Military</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Sash</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-27.htm">Sheath</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Waist</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 20</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel</a> 3. <a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life</a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab</a> 14. <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Joab pursues Sheba to Abel</a> 16. <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head</a> 23. <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">David's officers</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And while they were at the great stone in Gibeon Gibeon was a significant city in ancient Israel, located northwest of Jerusalem. It was known for its large stone structures, which were likely used for various communal and religious purposes. The "great stone" could have been a landmark or a place of gathering. Gibeon was also the site of a notable battle between the forces of David and those of Saul's son, Ish-bosheth, as recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/2.htm">2 Samuel 2</a>. This location is historically significant as it was a Levitical city and a place where the Gibeonites, who had made a treaty with Israel during Joshua's conquest, resided.Amasa joined them Amasa was appointed by Absalom as the commander of his army during the rebellion against David. After Absalom's defeat, David, in an attempt to unify the kingdom and replace Joab, appointed Amasa as the commander of his army. This move was politically motivated to win the loyalty of those who had supported Absalom. Amasa's joining them at Gibeon indicates his role in the ongoing military and political maneuvers following Absalom's rebellion.Now Joab was dressed in military attire Joab, David's nephew and long-time commander of his army, was a seasoned warrior known for his military prowess and political acumen. His military attire signifies his readiness for battle and his authoritative position. Joab's clothing would have been typical of a high-ranking officer, possibly including armor and insignia denoting his status.with a dagger strapped to his belt The dagger was a common weapon for close combat, often carried by soldiers and officers. It symbolizes both readiness for battle and potential treachery, as it was easily accessible for a surprise attack. In the context of Joab, who had a history of decisive and sometimes ruthless actions, the dagger foreshadows the violent act he is about to commit.And as he stepped forward, he slipped the dagger from its sheath This action is deliberate and premeditated, indicating Joab's intention to use the dagger. The act of slipping the dagger from its sheath suggests stealth and surprise, characteristic of an assassin rather than a soldier in open combat. Joab's actions here are consistent with his previous behavior, such as his killing of Abner in <a href="/2_samuel/3.htm">2 Samuel 3</a>, which was also marked by betrayal and personal vendetta. This moment is pivotal, as it leads to the murder of Amasa, further complicating the political landscape of David's reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amasa.htm">Amasa</a> Appointed by King David as the commander of the army in place of Joab. He was tasked with assembling the men of Judah to pursue Sheba, a rebel against David. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> Former commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and political cunning. He was replaced by Amasa but remained a significant figure in David's military affairs. 3. <a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a> A significant location in Israelite history, known for its large stone landmark. It was a place of assembly and conflict in various biblical accounts. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_great_stone.htm">The Great Stone</a> A notable landmark in Gibeon, serving as a meeting point in this account. It symbolizes a place of decision and confrontation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_dagger.htm">The Dagger</a> Represents the underlying tension and potential for violence in the encounter between Joab and Amasa. It symbolizes betrayal and the unexpected nature of conflict.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_ambition_and_power.htm">The Danger of Ambition and Power</a> Joab's actions remind us of the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the lengths to which individuals may go to retain power. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a> Amasa's trust in Joab, despite the latter's history, underscores the need for discernment and integrity in leadership. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs</a> Despite human schemes, God's purposes prevail. This account encourages trust in God's ultimate plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a> Joab's betrayal of Amasa serves as a warning about the personal and communal consequences of deceit. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a> Reflect on how David's leadership could have fostered reconciliation and prevented such treachery.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 20</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_joab_punished_for_killing_amasa.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:8–10, why isn’t Joab explicitly reprimanded for the ruthless killing of Amasa, despite earlier prohibitions against murder? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus,_the_son_of_mary.htm">Who was Amasa in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_amasa_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Amasa in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Went before.--Translate, met. (Comp. Note on <a href="/2_samuel/19-6.htm" title="In that you love your enemies, and hate your friends. For you have declared this day, that you regard neither princes nor servants: for this day I perceive, that if Absalom had lived, and all we had died this day, then it had pleased you well.">2Samuel 19:6</a>.)As he went forth it fell out.--The object of this verse is to explain how Joab, in consequence of the arrangement of his dress, was able to stab Amasa without his purpose being suspected. He had a girdle bound round his military coat, and in this he had stuck a dagger so arranged that it might fall out as he advanced. He then picked this up naturally in his left hand, and stretching out his right hand to greet Amasa, his movements gave rise to no suspicion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - The great stone which is in Gibeon. Gibeon is situated in the mountains of Ephraim, in the tribe of Benjamin, northwest of Jerusalem. The great stone was probably some isolated rock well known in the neighbourhood. Amasa went before them; Hebrew, Amasa came before them; that is, came in view with the levy of men he had raised in Judah. And Joab's garment, etc.; more correctly, and Joab was girded with his military coat as his garment, and over it was the strap of his sword in its sheath, and it (masculine, equivalent to "the sheath") came out, and it (feminine, equivalent to "the sword") fell. This change of gender is very harsh, and has caused the Authorized Version to apply the masculine verb to Joab, and translate, and as he went forth it fell; but a very slight change, supported by the Septuagint, gives us a more satisfactory sense, namely, and it (the sword) came out and fell. It is generally assumed that all this was arranged beforehand on Joab's part, who had so placed his sword that he could shake it out of the sheath. More probably it was an accident, of which he took instant advantage. He had felt that his position was insecure, and that if David had the support of Amasa, and a powerful band of the men of Judah at Jerusalem, he would probably order his execution for slaying Absalom; and Amasa would carry out the command willingly enough, as he thereby would secure the high position offered him. We know David's feelings towards Joab from his dying command to Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a>), and probably he had given various indications of his deep seated resentment. Joab, therefore, determined to stop Amasa's growth in power, and also to give David a rough lesson. And this accident gave him an early opportunity, which he used with ruthless energy. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[And while] they הֵ֗ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They were at עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with the great הַגְּדוֹלָה֙ (hag·gə·ḏō·w·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent stone הָאֶ֤בֶן (hā·’e·ḇen) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone in Gibeon, בְּגִבְע֔וֹן (bə·ḡiḇ·‘ō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> Gibeon -- a Levitical city in Benjamin Amasa וַעֲמָשָׂ֖א (wa·‘ă·mā·śā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6021.htm">Strong's 6021: </a> Amasa -- two Israelites joined בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go them. לִפְנֵיהֶ֑ם (lip̄·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Now Joab וְיוֹאָ֞ב (wə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites was dressed חָג֣וּר ׀ (ḥā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> To gird, gird on, gird oneself in military attire, מִדּ֣וֹ (mid·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4055.htm">Strong's 4055: </a> Extent, height, a measure, a vesture, a carpet and over וְעָלָ֞יו (wə·‘ā·lāw) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against it was a belt חֲג֥וֹר (ḥă·ḡō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2290.htm">Strong's 2290: </a> A belt, girdle around עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his waist מָתְנָיו֙ (mā·ṯə·nāw) Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4975.htm">Strong's 4975: </a> The waist, small of the back, the loins with a dagger חֶ֙רֶב֙ (ḥe·reḇ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword in its sheath. בְּתַעְרָ֔הּ (bə·ṯa‘·rāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8593.htm">Strong's 8593: </a> A knife, razor, a scabbard As he וְה֥וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are stepped forward, יָצָ֖א (yā·ṣā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the sword fell out. וַתִּפֹּֽל׃ (wat·tip·pōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-8.htm">2 Samuel 20:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:8 When they were at the great stone (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>