2 Samuel 20:4

Then the king said to Amasa, “Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and be here present.”

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WEBBE

Then the king said to Amasa, “Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and be here present.”

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Then the king said to Amasa, Get all the men of Judah together, and in three days be here yourself.

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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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