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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />One of Joab&#8217s men stood beside Amasa and said, &#8220Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />One of Joab’s young men shouted to Amasa’s troops, “If you are for Joab and David, come and follow Joab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And one of Joab’s young men took his stand by Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that <i>is</i> for David, <i>let him go</i> after Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile one of Joab’s men stood near Amasa, and said, “Whoever favors Joab and whoever <i>is</i> for David—follow Joab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now one of Joab’s young men stood by him and said, “Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now there stood by him one of Joab&#8217s young men, and said, &#8220Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now there stood by him one of Joab’s young men, and said, “Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, <i>let him</i> follow Joab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now there stood by him one of Joab’s young men, and said, “Whoever delights in Joab and whoever is for David, <i>let him</i> follow Joab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now one of Joab’s young men stood by him and said, “Whoever favors Joab and is for David, let him follow Joab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab’s young men had stood over Amasa saying, “Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab&#8217s young men had stood over Amasa saying, &#8220Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, He that favoreth Joab, and he that is for David, let him follow Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One of Joab's soldiers stood by Amasa and shouted, "If any of you are for Joab and David, then follow Joab!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And there stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David, let him follow Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One of Joab's young men stood beside Amasa and said, "Anyone who favors Joab and is on David's side should follow Joab." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />One of Joab's men stood by Amasa's body and called out, "Everyone who is for Joab and David follow Joab!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />One of Joab's soldiers stood by Amasa while he lay dying and announced, "Whoever is in favor of Joab and David, let him follow Joab." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab?s young men stood near Amasa and said, ?Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab's soldiers who stood over Amasa said, "Whoever is for Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And one of Joab's young men stood beside Amasa and said, "Whoever is the one that favors Joab and whoever belongs to David, follow Joab."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favoreth Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab’s young men stood by him, and said, “He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab!” <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 a man has stood by him, of the young men of Joab, and says, “He who has delight in Joab, and he who [is] for David—after Joab!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a man hath stood by him, of the young men of Joab, and saith, 'He who hath delight in Joab, and he who is for David -- after Joab!'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a man from Joab's boys stood by him, and he will say, Who delighted in Joab, and who that is for David, after Joab.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the mean time some men of Joab's company stopping at the dead body of Amasa, said: Behold he that would have been in Joab's stead the companion of David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, certain men, from the company of Joab, when they had stopped beside the dead body of Amasa, said: “Behold, the one who wished to be in the place of Joab, the companion of David.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />One of Joab’s attendants stood by Amasa and said, “Let him who favors Joab and is for David follow Joab.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And one of Joab’s men took his stand by Amasa, and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab.”<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 one of Joab's men went and stood by Amasa, and said to those who passed by, To whom do you belong? Are you of the men of David who are after Joab?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And one man of the Servants of Yuab went and stood by him and he said to him: “From whom are you, of David who are after Yuab?”<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 there stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said: 'He that favoureth Joab, and he that is for David let him follow Joab.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there stood over him one of the servants of Joab, and said, Who <i>is</i> he that is for Joab, and who <i>is</i> on the side of David following Joab?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-11.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=6195" 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">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. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: wə·’îš (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">One</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.">of Joab’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: min·na·‘ă·rê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">young men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ā·maḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">near Amasa</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.">and said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">“Whoever</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/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">favors</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: bə·yō·w·’āḇ (Prep-b:: 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/4310.htm" title="4310: ū·mî (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">and whoever</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/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">is for David,</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.">let him follow</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> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>But Amasa wallowed in his blood in the middle of the road, and when the man saw that all the troops were stopping there, he dragged the body off the road into a field and threw a garment over it.…<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/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a></span><br />The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. ...<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="/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="/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="/2_samuel/18-2.htm">2 Samuel 18:2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a></span><br />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!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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_chronicles/11-6.htm">1 Chronicles 11:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">1 Chronicles 2:16</a></span><br />Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm">1 Chronicles 2:17</a></span><br />Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Mark 14:43-46</a></span><br />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. ...<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/18-3.htm">John 18:3-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a></span><br />“Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And one of Joab's men stood by him, and said, He that favors Joab, and he that is for David, let him go after Joab.</p><p class="hdg">He that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">2 Samuel 20:6,7,13,21</a></b></br> And David said to Abishai, Now shall Sheba the son of Bichri do us more harm than <i>did</i> Absalom: take thou thy lord's servants, and pursue after him, lest he get him fenced cities, and escape us… </p><p class="hdg">for David</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">2 Samuel 20:4</a></b></br> Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/9-32.htm">2 Kings 9:32</a></b></br> And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who <i>is</i> on my side? who? And there looked out to him two <i>or</i> three eunuchs.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Ama'sa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-26.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-34.htm">Favors</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-32.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Amasa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-17.htm">Ama'sa</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Favors</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-12.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Joab's</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-15.htm">Jo'ab's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-4.htm">Young</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>One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa</b><br>This phrase highlights the presence of Joab's men, indicating Joab's influence and authority within David's army. Amasa, who had been appointed by David as commander of the army in place of Joab, lies dead, having been killed by Joab. This act of violence underscores the political tension and power struggles within the kingdom. Joab's young man standing near Amasa signifies loyalty to Joab, despite the king's orders, reflecting the complex dynamics of leadership and allegiance in ancient Israel.<p><b>and said, “Whoever favors Joab,</b><br>The call to favor Joab suggests a division of loyalty among the troops. Joab, a seasoned military leader, had a strong following due to his past successes and his role in securing David's throne. This appeal to favor Joab over Amasa, who was appointed by David, indicates Joab's attempt to consolidate power and maintain his position. It reflects the broader theme of loyalty and the challenges of leadership transition, as seen throughout the narrative of David's reign.<p><b>and whoever is for David,</b><br>This phrase ties Joab's cause to King David, suggesting that supporting Joab is synonymous with supporting the king. It reflects the political strategy of aligning oneself with the reigning monarch to legitimize one's actions. The mention of David emphasizes the centrality of the king in the political and military affairs of Israel, and it highlights the tension between personal ambition and loyalty to the anointed king, a recurring theme in the books of Samuel.<p><b>let him follow Joab!”</b><br>The call to follow Joab is a direct appeal for action, urging the troops to align themselves with Joab's leadership. This command underscores Joab's assertive nature and his ability to rally support, even in the face of royal opposition. It also reflects the military culture of the time, where loyalty to a commander was crucial for cohesion and success in battle. The phrase echoes the broader biblical theme of following a leader, which can be seen in the New Testament call to follow Christ, drawing a parallel between earthly and spiritual leadership.<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 sometimes ruthless actions. 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 was a cousin to Joab and was killed by Joab in a power struggle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, anointed by God, who faced numerous challenges and rebellions during his reign, including the rebellion led by Sheba.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheba's_rebellion.htm">Sheba's Rebellion</a></b><br>A revolt against King David led by Sheba, a Benjamite, which is the backdrop for the events in this chapter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_young_man.htm">The Young Man</a></b><br>An unnamed soldier loyal to Joab, who calls others to follow Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, indicating the division and loyalty issues within David's ranks.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_leadership.htm">Loyalty and Leadership</a></b><br>The call to follow Joab highlights the importance of loyalty in leadership. However, it also raises questions about the nature of that loyalty and whether it aligns with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_ambition.htm">The Dangers of Ambition</a></b><br>Joab's actions serve as a warning about unchecked ambition and the lengths to which one might go to secure power, often leading to destructive outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The division within David's ranks serves as a reminder of the importance of unity among believers. Discord can weaken the community and hinder God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_actions.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Actions</a></b><br>Despite human schemes and power struggles, God's purposes prevail. Believers can trust in God's ultimate control over events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Joab's repeated acts of violence remind us that sin has consequences, affecting not only the individual but the broader community.<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/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_david_punished_immediately.htm">If God is just, why is David not immediately punished for his actions in 2 Samuel 11:26-27?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joab's_role_fit_other_timelines.htm">How do we reconcile the role of Joab in 1 Chronicles 11:6 with other biblical narratives that present different leadership structures and timelines?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">One of Joab's man.</span>--Com. <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm" title="And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.">2Samuel 20:7</a>. Time was too precious for Joab himself to wait. He must put down the rebellion of Sheba by rapid action, and thereby render himself impregnable in the high office which had been his, and which he had now again usurped. He left one of his trusty men, however, by the body of Amasa, with a battle cry which should suggest that he had rightly been put to death for his doubtful loyalty, and that all who were attached to Joab and loyal to David should follow Joab. Joab's real motive for murdering Amasa, as for murdering Abner (<a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm" title="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.">2Samuel 3:27</a>), was personal jealousy and ambition.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">One of Joab's men.</span> Joab left one of his personal followers to prevent any halt of the people round Amasa's body, and to suggest that he was a traitor. For he was to say to them as they came up, not only that "whosoever had pleasure in Joab," but also that "all who were for David, were to go after Joab." All loyal men were to regard him as captain of the host, and to disobey him would be rebellion. Naturally they would conclude from this that Amasa had not really been true to David, and that his death was the punishment inflicted on him for his past guilt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-11.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">One</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִישׁ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joab's</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֑ב</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">young men</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽנַּעֲרֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(min·na·‘ă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stood</span><br /><span class="heb">עָמַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·maḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5976.htm">Strong's 5976: </a> </span><span class="str2">Be at a stand </span><br /><br /><span class="word">near Amasa</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֗אמֶר</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">“Whoever</span><br /><span class="heb">מִי֩</span> <span class="translit">(mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">favors</span><br /><span class="heb">חָפֵ֧ץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·p̄êṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיוֹאָ֛ב</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | 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">and whoever</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is for David,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[let him] follow</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joab!”</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָֽב׃</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-11.htm">2 Samuel 20:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/20-11.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:11 There stood by him one of Joab's (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:12" /></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>