In the fifth rib = Abdomen. (See Note on 2 Samuel 2:23.)

So Joab and Abishai. —Joab he…

But Amasa took no heed to the sword that [was] in Joab's hand ,
&c.] In his left hand, for with his right hand he to…

Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. The more premeditation there is in a sin, the worse it is. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interests of both the k…