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 Assemble: Heb. Call me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.

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."

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.