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A Calculated Rallying Cry
Commentators agree this was not a spontaneous outburst but a calculated command from Joab. He had his man deliver a powerful piece of propaganda to justify Amasa's murder, rally the troops, and ensure the army kept moving. The speech framed the situation to Joab's advantage before anyone could question the assassination.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:11
18th Century
Theologian
He that favors Joab... - This speech, addressed to Amasa’s followers as well as Joab’s, shows very clearly that the rivalry between Joab and…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:11
19th Century
Bishop
One of Joab’s men. —Compare 2 Samuel 20:7. Time was too precious for Joab himself to wait. He had to put down Sheba’s …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:11
17th Century
Pastor
And one of Joab's men stood by him
By the body of Amasa; no doubt by the order of Joab, to satisfy the people as the…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 20:4–13
17th Century
Minister
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…