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the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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2 Samuel 20:5
So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah. But he took longer than the time which had been given him.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
Hebrew Names Version
So `Amasa went to call [the men of] Yehudah together; but he stayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So `Amasa went to call [the men of] Yehudah together; but he stayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
King James Version
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Lexham English Bible
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he tarried more than the appointed time which he had set for him.
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he tarried more than the appointed time which he had set for him.
English Standard Version
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
New Century Version
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he took more time than the king had said.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he took more time than the king had said.
New English Translation
So Amasa went out to call Judah together. But in doing so he took longer than the time that the king had allotted him.
So Amasa went out to call Judah together. But in doing so he took longer than the time that the king had allotted him.
Amplified Bible
So Amasa went to summon [the fighting men of] Judah, but he delayed longer than the time which David had set for him.
So Amasa went to summon [the fighting men of] Judah, but he delayed longer than the time which David had set for him.
New American Standard Bible
So Amasa went to summon the men of Judah, but he was delayed longer than the set time which he had designated for him.
So Amasa went to summon the men of Judah, but he was delayed longer than the set time which he had designated for him.
Geneva Bible (1587)
So Amasa went to assemble Iudah, but hee taried longer then the time which he had appoynted him.
So Amasa went to assemble Iudah, but hee taried longer then the time which he had appoynted him.
Legacy Standard Bible
So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah, but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah, but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Contemporary English Version
Amasa started bringing the army together, but it was taking him more than three days.
Amasa started bringing the army together, but it was taking him more than three days.
Complete Jewish Bible
‘Amasa went to summon the men of Y'hudah but took longer than the time he had been given.
‘Amasa went to summon the men of Y'hudah but took longer than the time he had been given.
Darby Translation
So Amasa went to call together [the men of] Judah; but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call together [the men of] Judah; but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Easy-to-Read Version
So Amasa called the people of Judah together, but he took longer than the king had told him.
So Amasa called the people of Judah together, but he took longer than the king had told him.
George Lamsa Translation
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah; but he tarried longer than the set time which had been appointed.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah; but he tarried longer than the set time which had been appointed.
Good News Translation
Amasa went to call them, but he did not get back by the time the king had told him to.
Amasa went to call them, but he did not get back by the time the king had told him to.
Literal Translation
And Amasa went to call Judah, but delayed beyond the set time which he had set for him.
And Amasa went to call Judah, but delayed beyond the set time which he had set for him.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And Amasa wete to call Iuda together. And he was slacke to come at ye tyme which he had appoynted him.
And Amasa wete to call Iuda together. And he was slacke to come at ye tyme which he had appoynted him.
American Standard Version
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Bible in Basic English
So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.
So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And so Amasa went to gather ye men of Iuda together, but taryed longer the the time which he had appoynted him.
And so Amasa went to gather ye men of Iuda together, but taryed longer the the time which he had appoynted him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
King James Version (1611)
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Iudah; but hee taried longer then the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Iudah; but hee taried longer then the set time which he had appointed him.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Amessai went to call Juda, and delayed beyond the time which David appointed him.
And Amessai went to call Juda, and delayed beyond the time which David appointed him.
English Revised Version
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Berean Standard Bible
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor Amasa yede, that he clepe to gidere the puple of Juda; and he dwellide ouer the couenaunt, which the kyng hadde set to hym.
Therfor Amasa yede, that he clepe to gidere the puple of Juda; and he dwellide ouer the couenaunt, which the kyng hadde set to hym.
Young's Literal Translation
and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;
and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;
Update Bible Version
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together; but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Webster's Bible Translation
So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
World English Bible
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together; but he stayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call [the men of] Judah together; but he stayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
New King James Version
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah. But he delayed longer than the set time which David had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah. But he delayed longer than the set time which David had appointed him.
New Living Translation
So Amasa went out to notify Judah, but it took him longer than the time he had been given.
So Amasa went out to notify Judah, but it took him longer than the time he had been given.
New Revised Standard
So Amasa went to summon Judah; but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
So Amasa went to summon Judah; but he delayed beyond the set time that had been appointed him.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So Amasa went, to assemble Judah, - but he tarried beyond the fixed time, which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went, to assemble Judah, - but he tarried beyond the fixed time, which he had appointed him.
Douay-Rheims Bible
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.
Revised Standard Version
So Ama'sa went to summon Judah; but he delayed beyond the set time which had been appointed him.
So Ama'sa went to summon Judah; but he delayed beyond the set time which had been appointed him.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah, but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah, but he delayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
Contextual Overview
4 Then the king said to Amasa, "Call the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and you be here yourself." 5 So Amasa went to call out the men of Judah. But he took longer than the time which had been given him. 6 David said to Abishai, "Now Bichri's son Sheba will bring us more trouble than Absalom. Take your lord's servants and go after him. Or he might find strong cities for himself, and get away from us." 7 So Joab's men went out after him. With them went the Cherethites, the Pelethites and all the strong men. They left Jerusalem to go after Sheba the son of Bichri. 8 Amasa came to meet them at the large stone in Gibeon. Now Joab was dressed in soldier's clothing. Over his clothing was a belt with a sword in its holder tied at his side. As he walked, the sword fell out. 9 Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" And he took Amasa by the hair of his face with his right hand to kiss him. 10 But Amasa did not see the sword which was in Joab's hand. So Joab hit him in the stomach with it, and poured his inside parts out on the ground. He did not hit him again, and Amasa died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai went after Sheba the son of Bichri. 11 Now one of Joab's young men stood by him and said, "Whoever favors Joab and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab." 12 But Amasa lay in his blood in the center of the road. When the man saw that all the people stood still, he took Amasa out of the road and into the field. And he threw a covering over him. 13 After he was taken out of the road, all the men went on and followed Joab to go after Sheba the son of Bichri.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
So Amasa: 2 Samuel 19:13
tarried: 1 Samuel 13:8
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:35 - at the time 2 Samuel 20:8 - Amasa
Cross-References
Joshua 22:22
"The Powerful One, the Lord, the Powerful One, God, the Lord! He knows! And may Israel itself know! If it was going against the Lord and not being faithful to Him, do not save us this day!
"The Powerful One, the Lord, the Powerful One, God, the Lord! He knows! And may Israel itself know! If it was going against the Lord and not being faithful to Him, do not save us this day!
1 Kings 9:4
As for you, walk before Me as your father David walked, with a true heart doing what is right. Do all that I have told you. Obey My Laws. If you do,
As for you, walk before Me as your father David walked, with a true heart doing what is right. Do all that I have told you. Obey My Laws. If you do,
2 Kings 20:3
"I beg You, O Lord, remember how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart. I have done what is good in Your eyes." And Hezekiah cried much.
"I beg You, O Lord, remember how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart. I have done what is good in Your eyes." And Hezekiah cried much.
1 Chronicles 29:17
O my God, I know that You test the heart and are pleased with what is right. I have given these things because I have wanted to with a clean heart. And now I have seen with joy how Your people who are here give gifts to You because they want to.
O my God, I know that You test the heart and are pleased with what is right. I have given these things because I have wanted to with a clean heart. And now I have seen with joy how Your people who are here give gifts to You because they want to.
Job 33:9
You said, ‘I am pure and without sin. I am not guilty, and there is no sin in me.
You said, ‘I am pure and without sin. I am not guilty, and there is no sin in me.
Psalms 7:8
May the Lord judge which people are guilty or not. O Lord, judge in my favor if I am right with You, and if I am without blame.
May the Lord judge which people are guilty or not. O Lord, judge in my favor if I am right with You, and if I am without blame.
Psalms 24:4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart. He who has not lifted up his soul to what is not true, and has not made false promises.
He who has clean hands and a pure heart. He who has not lifted up his soul to what is not true, and has not made false promises.
Psalms 25:21
Let what is good and what is right keep me safe, because I wait for You.
Let what is good and what is right keep me safe, because I wait for You.
Psalms 26:6
I will wash my hands of any guilt. And I will go around Your altar, O Lord.
I will wash my hands of any guilt. And I will go around Your altar, O Lord.
Psalms 73:13
For no good reason I have kept my heart pure and have not sinned.
For no good reason I have kept my heart pure and have not sinned.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So Amasa went to assemble [the men of] Judah,.... To gather, them together out of their several tribes, and bring them to Jerusalem:
but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him: than the three days; whether this was owing to the remissness of Amasa, or the unwillingness of the people to serve under him, who had been Absalom's general in the late rebellion, or not having time sufficient allowed him, is not certain.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
He tarried - The cause of Amasa’s delay is not stated. It may have been the unwillingness of the men of Judah to place themselves under his orders, or it may have been caused by a wavering or hesitation in loyalty. This last is evidently insinuated in 2 Samuel 20:11, and no doubt this was the pretext, whether grounded in fact or not, by which Joab justified the murder of Amasa before David.
