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There stood by him one of Joab`s young men, and said, He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
