Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.
Literal
They were near the great stone that is in Gibeon, and Amasa came before their faces. And Joab was girded in his long robe for his clothing, and on it was a belt with a sword fastened at his hips in its sheath. And as he was going forward, it fell out.
Latin
Cumque illi essent juxta lapidem grandem qui est in Gabaon, Amasa veniens occurrit eis. Porro Joab vestitus erat tunica stricta ad mensuram habitus sui, et desuper accinctus gladio dependente usque ad ilia, in vagina, qui fabricatus levi motu egredi poterat, et percutere.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Events
People
Amasa: Military commander, son of Abigail (David's sister), killed by Joab Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Places
Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty
Glossary
Amasa Bichri, Bichrite, Bicri David Ephraim, Tribe of Gibeon, Gibeonites Joab Kerethites Kings, Books of First and Second Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Sheba (Person)
Topics
Abishai: Overthrows Sheba Amasa: Nephew of David: Sam David: King of Israel: Amasa is Killed Girdle used to Bear Arms Girdles used for Suspending the Sword Joab: Son of David's Sister: Kills Amasa Pillar: As a Landmark The Sword: Suspended from the Girdle