2 Samuel 20:4
4 Then the king said to Amasa, "Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself."
Other Translations of 2 Samuel 20:4
King James Version
4 Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble
English Standard Version
4 Then the king said to Amasa, "Call the men of Judah together to me within three days, and be here yourself."
The Message
4 The king ordered Amasa, "Muster the men of Judah for me in three days; then report in."
New King James Version
4 And the king said to Amasa, "Assemble the men of Judah for me within three days, and be present here yourself."
New Living Translation
4 Then the king told Amasa, "Mobilize the army of Judah within three days, and report back at that time."
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:4
Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:4-13
(Read 2 Samuel 20:4-13)
Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. The more plot there is in a sin, the worse it is. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interest both of the king and the kingdom to his personal revenge. But one would wonder with what face a murderer could pursue a traitor; and how, under such a load of guilt, he had courage to enter upon danger: his conscience was seared.