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When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.
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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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Reformed Baptist
When he was removed out of the highway Into the field, and covered over with a cloth, that he could not be seen:
Presbyterian
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…
