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Commander … in place of Joab: Amasa did not hold this position for long (see 2 Samuel 20:7–10).
Events
People
Amasa: Military commander, son of Abigail (David's sister), killed by Joab Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Amasa David Gilead (Place) Joab Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Amasa: Nephew of David: Returns to David, and is Made Captain of the Host Amnesty for Political offenses: To Amos Armies: How officered: Commander-In-Chief Clemency of David Toward Disloyal Subjects: Amasa David: David Rebukes the Priests for not Showing Loyalty Amid the Complaints of the People Against Him David: King of Israel: Makes Amasa General Enemy: Forgiveness of David, of Absalom, and Co-Conspirators Joab: Son of David's Sister: Replaced by Amasa As Commander of David's Army Nepotism of David the Tribe of Judah: Reproved for Tardiness in Bringing Back David After Absalom's Treason: To Amasa Tribe of Judah: Rebuked by David for Lukewarmness Toward Him After Absalom's Defeat