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2 Samuel 20:7-9
International Standard Version
2 Samuel 20:7-9
International Standard Version
7 So Joab’s men, the special forces[a] and mercenaries,[b] and all of David’s elite forces left Jerusalem in pursuit of Bichri’s son Sheba.
Joab Murders Amasa
8 When they arrived at the great stone that is in Gibeon, Amasa came out to meet them. Joab was dressed in a soldier’s uniform, over which was a belt that fastened a sword sheath to his thigh. As he walked forward, the sword was exposed. 9 Joab asked Amasa, “Is everything going well with you, my brother?” As Joab took Amasa by his beard to greet him,
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- 2 Samuel 20:7 Lit. Cherethites; i.e. elite body guards
- 2 Samuel 20:7 Lit. Pelethites; i.e. special couriers
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