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2 Samuel 20:10

King James Version (KJV)

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But Amasa took no heed to the sword that [was] in Joab’s hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth [rib], and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.

2 Samuel 20:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:10

Theological / Devotional

Took no heed. Everything happened so quickly and Joab’s actions seemed so guileless that Amasa had no suspicion of treachery.

In the fifth rib. He struck him in the abdomen and disemboweled him (see on ch. 2:23).

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