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Then said the king to Amasa, Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and be you here present.
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A Promise Fulfilled
Commentators agree that in this verse, David is making good on his promise to make Amasa the new commander of his army. Scholars like John Gill note that this command was, in effect, the official declaration of Amasa's appointment, replacing the long-serving but problematic Joab.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To Amasa ... - Evidently feeling his way toward fulfilling the promise to Amasa.
19th Century
Anglican
To Amasa. Thus, David begins the fulfilment of his promise of 2 Samuel 19:13. It proved an act of very doubtful expedi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said the king to Amasa Whom he had promised to make general of his army, (2 Samuel 19:13) ; and by …
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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…
