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An Unexplained Delay
Commentators agree that the Bible does not state the reason for Amasa's delay. They offer several possibilities: the men of Judah may have been unwilling to follow their former rebel commander, Amasa may have been incompetent or even disloyal, or David may simply not have given him enough time.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:5
18th Century
Theologian
He delayed—The cause of Amasa’s delay is not stated. It may have been the unwillingness of the men of Judah to place themselves under his or…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:5
19th Century
Bishop
He delayed longer. —No cause is assigned for this, and various conjectures have been made. The simplest explanation may be drawn f…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:5
17th Century
Pastor
So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah
To gather, them together out of their several tribes, and bring them to…
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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…