2 Samuel 20:13

When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

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WEBBE

When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

BSB

As soon as Amasa’s body was removed from the road, all the men went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bichri.

KJV

When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

ASV

When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

BBE

When he had been taken off the road, all the people went on after Joab in search of Sheba, the son of Bichri.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 4–13

Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. The more plot there is in a sin, the worse it is. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interest both of the king and the kingdom to his personal revenge. But one would wonder with what face a murderer could pursue a traitor; and how, under such a load of guilt, he had courage to enter upon danger: his conscience was seared.

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