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2 Samuel 20:13

2 Samuel 20:13
When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When he was removed out of the highway,.... Into the field, and covered over with a cloth, that he could not be seen:

all the people went on after Joab; made no stop at all, knowing nothing of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 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 commander-in-chief of his rebellious army, but, that being routed, he came over…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 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 privately made to him (ch. 2Sa 19:13).

Assemble me the men of Judah Clearly then…