2 Samuel 20:10 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

But Ama'sa did not observe the sword which was in Jo'ab's hand; so Jo'ab struck him with it in the body, and shed his bowels to the ground, without striking a second blow; and he died. Then Jo'ab and Abi'shai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

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

So Joab and Abishai. —Joab he…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

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…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

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…

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