2 Samuel 20:4

Translations

Modern

Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.”

Traditional

Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.

Literal

And the king said to Amasa, “Call for me the men of Judah in three days, and you stand here.”

Latin

Dixit autem rex Amasæ: Convoca mihi omnes viros Juda in diem tertium, et tu adesto præsens.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.”

Notes

2 Samuel 20:4–5

The king made Amasa the new commander of the armies, replacing Joab (2 Samuel 19:13–14). David expected Amasa to be as efficient and effective as Joab.

Theme notes and profiles

David Joab

Events

Reign of David

Related verses

2 Samuel 17:25
Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.
2 Samuel 19:13
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!’”
1 Chronicles 2:17
Abigail was the mother of Amasa, whose father was Jether the Ishmaelite.

People

Amasa: Military commander, son of Abigail (David's sister), killed by Joab Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Amasa Bichri, Bichrite, Bicri David Ephraim, Tribe of Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Sheba (Person)

Topics

Abishai: Overthrows Sheba David: King of Israel: Amasa is Killed Muster of Troops

2 Samuel 20:4

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