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  • The son of Abigail, a sister of king David (1 Chronicles 2:17; 2 Samuel 17:25 ). He was appointed by David to command the army in room of his cousin Joab (2 Samuel 19:13 ), who afterwards treacherously put him to death as a dangerous rival (2 Samuel 20:4-12 ).

  • A son of Hadlai, and chief of Ephraim (2 Chronicles 28:12 ) in the reign of Ahaz.

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    These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Amasa'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​a/amasa.html. 1897.
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