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Removing the Obstacle
Commentators note the immediate effect of removing Amasa's body. Once the gruesome and distracting sight was hidden, the army could refocus and continue its mission to pursue Sheba. This illustrates a practical principle: visible problems or tragedies can halt progress, and addressing the immediate obstacle is necessary to move forward.
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2 Samuel
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:13
17th Century
Pastor
When he was removed out of the highway
Into the field, and covered over with a cloth, that he could not be seen:
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…