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Without being stabbed again, Amasa died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bikri. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Amasa didn’t notice the dagger in his left hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach with it so that his insides gushed out onto the ground. Joab did not need to strike again, and Amasa soon died. Joab and his brother Abishai left him lying there and continued after Sheba. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Amasa did not observe the sword that was in Joab’s hand. So Joab struck him with it in the stomach and spilled his entrails to the ground without striking a second blow, and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> But Amasa did not notice the sword that was in Joab’s hand. And he struck him with it in the stomach, and his entrails poured out on the ground; and he did not strike him again. Thus he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Amasa was not on guard against the sword which was in Joab’s hand, so he struck him in the belly with it and spilled out his intestines on the ground, and did not strike him again, and he died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Amasa was not on guard against the sword which was in Joab&#8217s hand so he struck him in the belly with it and poured out his inward parts on the ground, and did not strike him again, and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Amasa was not on guard against the sword which was in Joab’s hand so he struck him in the belly with it and poured out his inward parts on the ground, and did not strike him again; and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Amasa was not on guard against the sword which was in Joab’s hand so he struck him in the belly with it and poured out his inward parts on the ground, and did not strike him again, and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Amasa [who had replaced Joab as David’s commander] was off guard and not attentive to the sword in Joab’s hand. So Joab struck Amasa in the abdomen with the sword, spilling his intestines to the ground. Without another blow Amasa died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Amasa was not on guard against the sword in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach with it and spilled his intestines out on the ground. Joab did not stab him again, and Amasa died. Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Amasa was not on guard against the sword in Joab&#8217s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach with it and spilled his intestines out on the ground. Joab did not stab him again for Amasa was dead. Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the body, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Amasa did not see the dagger in Joab's other hand. Joab stuck it in Amasa's stomach, and his insides spilled out on the ground. Joab only struck him once, but Amasa was dying. Joab and his brother Abishai went off to chase Sheba. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the belly, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Amasa wasn't on his guard against the sword in Joab's [left] hand. Joab stabbed him in the stomach, and his intestines poured out on the ground. (He died without being stabbed again.) Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba, son of Bichri. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Amasa was not on guard against the sword that Joab was holding in his other hand, and Joab stabbed him in the belly, and his insides spilled out on the ground. He died immediately, and Joab did not have to strike again. Then Joab and his brother Abishai went on after Sheba. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Amasa did not notice the sword that Joab was holding in his hand. Joab stabbed him in the abdomen, spilling his intestines to the ground in a single stroke and killing him. After this, Joab and his brother pursued Bichri's son Sheba. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Amasa did not protect himself from the knife in Joab's other hand, and Joab stabbed him in the abdomen, causing Amasa's intestines to spill out on the ground. There was no need to stab him again; the first blow was fatal. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bicri. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Amasa did not notice the sword that was in Joab's hand. And he stabbed him with it in the abdomen, so that his intestines spilled out on the ground, and he did not do it to him again. Thus he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba son of Bikri. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand. So he struck him with it in the body and shed out his bowels to the ground, and didn’t strike him again; and he died. Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Amasa has not been watchful of the sword that [is] in the hand of Joab, and he strikes him with it to the fifth [rib], and sheds out his bowels to the earth, and he has not repeated [it] to him, and he dies; and Joab and his brother Abishai have pursued after Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Amasa hath not been watchful of the sword that is in the hand of Joab, and he smiteth him with it unto the fifth rib, and sheddeth out his bowels to the earth, and he hath not repeated it to him, and he dieth; and Joab and Abishai his brother have pursued after Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Amasa watched not upon the sword which was in Joab's hand: and he will strike him with it into the belly, and his bowels will be poured forth to the earth; and he repeated not to him; and he will die. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba son of Bichri.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Amasa did not take notice of the sword, which Joab had, and he struck him in the side, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and gave him not a second wound, and he died. And Joab, and Abisai his brother pursued after Seba the son of Bochri. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Amasa did not notice the sword that Joab had. And he struck him in the side, and his intestines poured out to the ground. And he did not inflict a second wound, and he died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba, the son of Bichri. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> And since Amasa was not on his guard against the sword in Joab’s other hand, Joab stabbed him in the abdomen with it, so that his entrails burst forth to the ground, and he died; there was no second thrust. Then Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba, son of Bichri. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Amasa did not notice the sword in Joab’s hand; Joab struck him in the belly so that his entrails poured out on the ground, and he died. He did not strike a second blow. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Amasa took no notice of the sword that was in Joab's hand; so Joab smote him with it in the middle of his body, and let out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Shamoa, the son of Bichri. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Amasa was not aware of the dagger that was in the hand of Yuab, and he struck him with it at his midsection, and his bowels fell out on the ground, and he did not repeat it, and he died. And Yuab and Abishi went after Shamu, son of Bakri<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand; so he smote him therewith in the groin, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Amessai observed not the dagger that was in the hand of Joab: and Joab smote him with it on the loins, and his bowels were shed out upon the ground, and he did not repeat the blow, and he died: and Joab and Abessai his brother pursued after Sabee the son of Bochori. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-10.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=6172" 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> …9“Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. 10<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/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: niš·mar (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">on guard</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: ba·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">against the dagger</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/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.">in Joab’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and Joab stabbed</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2570.htm" title="2570: ha·ḥō·meš (Art:: N-ms) -- Belly. From an unused root probably meaning, to be stout; the abdomen.">the stomach</a> <a href="/hebrew/4578.htm" title="4578: mê·‘āw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Internal organs, inward parts, belly. ">and spilled out his intestines</a> <a href="/hebrew/8210.htm" title="8210: way·yiš·pōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pour out, pour. A primitive root; to spill forth; also to expend; intensively, to sprawl out."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">on the ground.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">And Joab did not need</a> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: šā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute.">to strike him again,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yå̄·mō·ṯs (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">for Amasa was dead.</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.">Then Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and his brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/52.htm" title="52: wa·’ă·ḇî·šay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My father is Jesse, an Isr. name. Or Abshay; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift; Abishai, an Israelite.">Abishai</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: rā·ḏap̄ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">pursued</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7652.htm" title="7652: še·ḇa‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Sheba -- two Israelites. The same as sheba'; seven; Sheba, the name of a place in Palestine, and of two Israelites.">Sheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1075.htm" title="1075: biḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Youthful, a Benjamite, perhaps also his desc. From bakar; youthful; Bikri, an Israelite.">of Bichri.</a> 11One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!”…<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/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14</a> But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. <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/12-2.htm">1 Chronicles 12:2</a> they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10-11</a> Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58-60</a> They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. / While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” / Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Acts 9:1-2</a> Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord. He approached the high priest / and requested letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women belonging to the Way, he could bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem. <a href="/romans/13-4.htm">Romans 13:4</a> For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.in Joab's<a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9</a> 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.<a href="/judges/3-21.htm">Judges 3:21</a> And Ehud put forth his left hand, and took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly:<a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm">1 Chronicles 12:2</a> They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.he smote<a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">2 Samuel 2:23</a> Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.<a href="/genesis/4-8.htm">Genesis 4:8</a> And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.and shed<a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18,19</a> Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out… <a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8</a> Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Bichri</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Body</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-11.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-10.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Groin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-28.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-6.htm">Rib</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-4.htm">Therewith</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Abishai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Bichri</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Body</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-26.htm">Bowels</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Fifth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">Groin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-38.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/genesis/2-22.htm">Rib</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Therewith</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'; 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Joab, a seasoned military leader, had been replaced by Amasa, which likely fueled his resentment. The dagger, a common weapon of the time, symbolizes betrayal and the suddenness of the attack. This act of violence reflects the turbulent and often brutal nature of leadership struggles in ancient Israel.and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground The act of stabbing Amasa in the stomach was not only a lethal blow but also a dishonorable one, as it left him exposed and humiliated. This method of killing was intended to ensure death and send a message to others. The spilling of intestines signifies the finality and gruesomeness of the act, highlighting the severity of Joab's betrayal. This mirrors other biblical accounts of betrayal and violence, such as Judas' betrayal of Jesus, where the act leads to a tragic end.And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead Joab's single, decisive strike indicates his skill and determination. It also underscores the ruthlessness with which he eliminated his rival. The phrase suggests a sense of finality and inevitability, as Amasa's death was immediate and irreversible. This reflects the harsh realities of leadership and power struggles in the biblical narrative, where swift and brutal actions often determined outcomes.Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri After eliminating Amasa, Joab and Abishai immediately focus on their next objective: pursuing Sheba, who had instigated a rebellion against King David. This pursuit highlights Joab's unwavering loyalty to David, despite his personal ambitions and violent methods. The mention of Abishai, Joab's brother, emphasizes the familial alliances that played a significant role in the power dynamics of David's reign. The pursuit of Sheba is part of the larger narrative of maintaining unity and stability in the kingdom, reflecting the ongoing struggle to uphold God's covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/amasa.htm">Amasa</a> Amasa was appointed by King David as the commander of the army in place of Joab. He was a cousin to Joab and Abishai, being the son of Abigail, David's sister. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> Joab was the former commander of David's army, known for his military prowess and political cunning. He was a nephew of King David and brother to Abishai. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abishai.htm">Abishai</a> Abishai was Joab's brother and a loyal supporter of King David. He often accompanied Joab in military campaigns. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sheba_son_of_bichri.htm">Sheba son of Bichri</a> Sheba was a Benjamite who led a rebellion against King David, declaring that they had no part in David's kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> The murder of Amasa by Joab was a pivotal moment in the pursuit of Sheba's rebellion. Joab's actions were both a personal power move and a strategic decision to quickly deal with the threat posed by Sheba.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition_and_power.htm">The Dangers of Ambition and Power</a> Joab's murder of Amasa illustrates the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the lengths to which individuals may go to secure power. Believers are called to examine their own hearts for similar tendencies and to seek humility and service over self-promotion. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_violence.htm">The Consequences of Violence</a> Joab's life is a testament to the biblical principle that violence begets violence. His actions led to a cycle of bloodshed and ultimately his own downfall. Christians are encouraged to pursue peace and reconciliation, following the example of Christ. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_actions.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Actions</a> Despite Joab's treachery, God's purposes for Israel and David's kingdom continued. This reminds believers that God's plans are not thwarted by human sinfulness, and He can work through even the most difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity_and_trust.htm">The Importance of Integrity and Trust</a> Amasa's failure to perceive Joab's intentions serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of discernment and the need to be wise in whom we trust. Christians are called to be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.<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_do_1_chr_19_and_2_sam_10_differ.htm">Why do 1 Chronicles 19 and 2 Samuel 10 present slight variations in numbers and details of the battles, and which version is more historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/why_wasn't_joab_punished_sooner_evidence.htm">Why wasn't Joab held accountable earlier for his murders in 1 Kings 2:5–6, and is there archaeological evidence confirming the timeline of these events?</a> <a href="/q/joab's_key_bible_achievements_lessons.htm">What are Joab's key achievements and lessons in the Bible?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) In the fifth rib= Abdomen. (See Note on <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm" title="However, he refused to turn aside: why Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.">2Samuel 2:23</a>.)So Joab and Abishai.--Joab here comes forward as the commander of the pursuit without previous mention. He may have accompanied Abishai from Jerusalem, or he may have joined him on the route; but, now, having murdered Amasa, he assumes his old place as commander-in-chief, doubtless with the connivance of his brother.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - In the fifth fib; in the abdomen (see note on 2 Samuel 2:23). He struck him not again. When his sword fell out of its sheath, Joab picked it up with his left hand, which was not the hand for action, and as he could not put it into its place without taking it into his right hand, his continuing to hold it while he took his cousin's beard in his fight hand and kissed him, was too natural to awaken any suspicion. But holding down Amasa's head, he struck him with his left hand so fiercely that no second blow was necessary; and then continued his march forward as if what had occurred was a matter of little importance. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Amasa וַעֲמָשָׂ֨א (wa·‘ă·mā·śā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6021.htm">Strong's 6021: </a> Amasa -- two Israelites was not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no on guard נִשְׁמַ֜ר (niš·mar) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to against the dagger בַּחֶ֣רֶב ׀ (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword in Joab’s יוֹאָ֗ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites hand, בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and Joab stabbed וַיַּכֵּהוּ֩ (way·yak·kê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike him in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the stomach הַחֹ֜מֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·meš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> The abdomen and spilled out his intestines מֵעָ֥יו (mê·‘āw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4578.htm">Strong's 4578: </a> The intestines, the abdomen, sympathy, a vest, the stomach, the uterus, the heart on the ground. אַ֛רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land And Joab did not need וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no to strike him again, שָׁ֥נָה (šā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8138.htm">Strong's 8138: </a> To fold, duplicate, to transmute for Amasa was dead. וַיָּמֹ֑ת (way·yā·mōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill Then Joab וְיוֹאָב֙ (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 and his brother אָחִ֔יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) Abishai וַאֲבִישַׁ֣י (wa·’ă·ḇî·šay) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_52.htm">Strong's 52: </a> Abishai -- 'my father is Jesse', an Israelite name pursued רָדַ֕ף (rā·ḏap̄) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> To pursue, chase, persecute Sheba שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7652.htm">Strong's 7652: </a> Sheba -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Bichri. בִּכְרִֽי׃ (biḵ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1075.htm">Strong's 1075: </a> Bichri -- 'youthful', a Benjamite, perhaps also his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-10.htm">2 Samuel 20:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:10 But Amasa took no heed to (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:11" /></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>