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And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, <i>Art</i> thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Joab said to Amasa, “<i>Are</i> you in health, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well for you, my brother?” And Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, &#8220Is it well with you, my brother?&#8221 And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, “Is it going well with you, my brother?” And with his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa by the beard [as if] to kiss him [in greeting].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab asked Amasa, “Are you well, my brother? ” Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joab asked Amasa, &#8220Are you well, my brother?&#8221 Then with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joab said, "Amasa, my cousin, how are you?" Then Joab took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand, so that he could greet him with a kiss. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"How are you, my brother?" Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa's beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my friend?" and took hold of his beard with his right hand in order to kiss him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab asked Amasa, "Is everything going well with you, my brother?" As Joab took Amasa by his beard to greet him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Are you well, my brother?? Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, "How are you, my brother?" With his right hand Joab took hold of Amasa's beard as if to greet him with a kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" Then Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joab says to Amasa, “Are you [in] peace, my brother?” And the right hand of Joab lays hold on the beard of Amasa to give a kiss to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joab saith to Amasa, 'Art thou in peace, my brother?' and the right hand of Joab layeth hold on the beard of Amasa to give a kiss to him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joab will say to Amasa, Thou my brother in peace? and Joab's right hand will take hold of Amasa by the beard to kiss him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa: God save thee, my brother. And he took Amasa by the chin with his right hand to kiss him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Joab said to Amasa, “Be well, my brother.” And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joab asked Amasa, “Is everything all right, my brother?” and with his right hand held Amasa’s beard as if to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joab said to Amasa, “Is it well with you, my brother?” And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa, Peace be with you, my brother. And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Yuab said to Amasa: “Peace to you my brother!” And the hand of Yuab fell on the beard of Amasa and he kissed him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amasa: 'Is it well with thee, my brother?' And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Joab said to Amessai, Art thou in health, <i>my</i> brother? and the right hand of Joab took hold of the beard of Amessai to kiss him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6161" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Sheba's Rebellion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>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. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">“Are you</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: hă·šā·lō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">well,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">my brother?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/6021.htm" title="6021: la·‘ă·mā·śā (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From amac; burden; Amasa, the name of two Israelites.">Amasa.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mîn (N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">And with his right</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ- (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/270.htm" title="270: wat·tō·ḥez (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To grasp, take hold, take possession. A primitive root; to seize.">grabbed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6021.htm" title="6021: ‘ă·mā·śā (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr. From amac; burden; Amasa, the name of two Israelites.">Amasa</a> <a href="/hebrew/2206.htm" title="2206: biz·qan (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- Beard, chin. From zaqen; the beard.">by the beard</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: lin·šāq- (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">to kiss</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">2 Samuel 3:30</a></span><br />(Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner because he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-22.htm">2 Samuel 2:22-23</a></span><br />Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?” / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-33.htm">2 Samuel 3:33-34</a></span><br />And the king sang this lament for Abner: “Should Abner die the death of a fool? / Your hands were not bound, your feet were not fettered. As a man falls before the wicked, so also you fell.” And all the people wept over him even more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48-49</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Mark 14:44-45</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47-48</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a></span><br />Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Proverbs 26:25</a></span><br />When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></span><br />His speech is smooth as butter, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, yet they are swords unsheathed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a></span><br />Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/41-2.htm">Jeremiah 41:2</a></span><br />Then Ishmael son of Nethaniah and the ten men who were with him got up and struck down Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, with the sword, killing the one whom the king of Babylon had appointed to govern the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-50.htm">Matthew 26:50</a></span><br />“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joab said to Amasa, Are you in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.</p><p class="hdg">Art thou</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-21.htm">Psalm 55:21</a></b></br> <i>The words</i> of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war <i>was</i> in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet <i>were</i> they drawn swords.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a></b></br> He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/7-2.htm">Micah 7:2</a></b></br> The good <i>man</i> is perished out of the earth: and <i>there is</i> none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net.</p><p class="hdg">to kiss him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Matthew 26:48,49</a></b></br> Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-47.htm">Luke 22:47,48</a></b></br> And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Ama'sa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">Beard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Chin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-28.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">Health</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-6.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-30.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-43.htm">Right</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Ama'sa</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Beard</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Chin</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/38-3.htm">Health</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Layeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-4.htm">Right</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Joab pursues Sheba to Abel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa.</b><br>This phrase reflects the customary greeting of the time, which often involved inquiring about one's well-being. Joab's use of "my brother" indicates a sense of kinship or camaraderie, though it is likely insincere given the context. In the ancient Near East, such greetings were common and often served as a prelude to more serious discussions or actions. The use of familial language can be seen elsewhere in Scripture, such as in <a href="/genesis/29-4.htm">Genesis 29:4</a>, where Jacob addresses shepherds as "my brothers." This greeting sets the stage for Joab's deceptive intentions, reminiscent of Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus with a kiss in <a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a>.<p><b>And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.</b><br>Grabbing the beard was a gesture that could signify respect or affection, as beards were considered symbols of manhood and dignity in ancient Israelite culture. However, Joab's action is a prelude to treachery, as he uses this gesture to draw Amasa close under the guise of friendship. The right hand is often associated with power and authority in biblical texts, as seen in <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, where the Messiah is invited to sit at God's right hand. Joab's use of his right hand here underscores the betrayal, as he exploits a position of strength to commit murder. This act of deception parallels other biblical accounts of betrayal, such as Absalom's deceitful behavior in <a href="/2_samuel/15-5.htm">2 Samuel 15:5-6</a>, and foreshadows the ultimate betrayal of Christ by Judas.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>The commander of King David's army, known for his military prowess and political cunning. He is a central figure in the power struggles during David's reign.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amasa.htm">Amasa</a></b><br>Appointed by David as the commander of the army in place of Joab. He is Joab's cousin and was previously aligned with Absalom during the rebellion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>This verse captures a moment of betrayal. Joab greets Amasa with a gesture of friendship, only to deceive and ultimately kill him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>This event takes place during a time of political unrest following Absalom's rebellion. David is working to consolidate his kingdom, and Joab sees Amasa as a threat to his position.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_deception.htm">The Deception</a></b><br>Joab's act of taking Amasa by the beard to kiss him is a cultural gesture of greeting and respect, which he uses deceitfully to lower Amasa's guard.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_deception.htm">The Danger of Deception</a></b><br>Joab's actions remind us of the destructive power of deceit. As Christians, we are called to be people of integrity, avoiding deceit in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a></b><br>Joab's ambition leads him to commit murder. We must guard our hearts against unchecked ambition that can lead to sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a></b><br>Amasa's failure to discern Joab's intentions serves as a warning to us to seek wisdom and discernment in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Despite the betrayal, David's account is ultimately one of seeking reconciliation and peace. We are encouraged to pursue forgiveness and reconciliation in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Joab's actions, though seemingly unchecked, remind us that ultimate justice belongs to God. We can trust Him to right wrongs in His timing.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_secretive_hand_actions_mean.htm">What does secretive action between hands signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'an_honest_answer_is_a_kiss'_mean.htm">What does "An honest answer is a kiss" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jesus,_the_son_of_mary.htm">Who was Amasa in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Are you</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">well,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲשָׁל֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(hă·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my brother?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָב֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">asked</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amasa.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲמָשָׂ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·mā·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6021.htm">Strong's 6021: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amasa -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And with his right</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יַד־</span> <span class="translit">(yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֛ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grabbed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֜חֶז</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·ḥez)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_270.htm">Strong's 270: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grasp, take hold, take possession</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amasa</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲמָשָׂ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·mā·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6021.htm">Strong's 6021: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amasa -- two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the beard</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּזְקַ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(biz·qan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2206.htm">Strong's 2206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beard, chin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to kiss</span><br /><span class="heb">לִנְשָׁק־</span> <span class="translit">(lin·šāq-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:9 Joab said to Amasa Is it well (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:10" /></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>