2 Samuel 20:13

¹³ After Amasa had been removed from the road, everyone went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.

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Other Translations of 2 Samuel 20:13

King James Version

¹³ When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

English Standard Version

¹³ When he was taken out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

The Message

¹³ As soon as he'd gotten him off the road, the traffic flowed normally, following Joab in the chase after Sheba son of Bicri.

New King James Version

¹³ When he was removed from the highway, all the people went on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

New Living Translation

¹³ With Amasa's body out of the way, everyone went on with Joab to capture Sheba son of Bicri.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:13

Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:4-13

(Read 2 Samuel 20:4-13)

Joab barbarously murdered Amasa. The more plot there is in a sin, the worse it is. Joab contentedly sacrificed the interest both of the king and the kingdom to his personal revenge. But one would wonder with what face a murderer could pursue a traitor; and how, under such a load of guilt, he had courage to enter upon danger: his conscience was seared.