2 Samuel 17:25
“And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man's son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab's mother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
So Israel and Absalom pitched in the land of Gilead. Which belonged to the tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half tribe…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ithra an Israelite - Or “Jether the Ishmeelite” 1Ch 2:17. “Ithra” and “Jether” are practically the same names.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Amasa captain of the host - From the account in this verse, it appears that Joab and Amasa were sisters' children, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 17:22-29
Here is, I. The transporting of David and his forces over Jordan, pursuant to the advice he had received from his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Amasa It has been supposed by some that he is the same as Amasaiwho came to David at Hebron (1Ch 12:16-18). But if so,…
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