2 Samuel 20:4
“Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then said the king to Amasa,.... Whom he had promised to make general of his army, Sa2 19:13; and by the following order…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
To Amasa ... - Evidently feeling his way toward fulfilling the promise to Amasa (marginal reference).
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then said the king to Amasa - Thus he invests him with the command of the army, and sends him to collect the men of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 20:4-13
We have here Amasa's fall just as he began to rise. He was nephew to David (Sa2 17:25), had been Absalom's general and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 20:4-13
The pursuit of Sheba. Amasa murdered by Joab
4. to Amasa The commission was given to Amasa in fulfilment of the promise…