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A Calculated Deception
Commentators explain that Joab's sword falling out was not an accident. He deliberately arranged his gear so the sword would drop, allowing him to pick it up with his left hand while offering a friendly greeting with his right. This calculated move was designed to disarm Amasa and hide his murderous intent.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 20:8
18th Century
Theologian
Amasa went before them. Rather, “advanced to meet them.” Amasa was no doubt returning to Jerusalem according to his orders ([Reference 2 Sam…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 20:8
19th Century
Bishop
Went before. —Translate, met. (Compare Note on 2 Samuel 19:6.)
As he went forth it fell out. —The obje…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 20:8
17th Century
Pastor
When they [were] at the great stone which [is] in Gibeon
Which, according to Josephus F18, was forty furl…
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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…