2 Samuel 20:4

Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:4

BSB

Then the king said to Amasa, "Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself."

AKJV

Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be you here present.

CPDV

Then the king said to Amasa, "Summon to me all the men of Judah on the third day, and you shall be present also."

ERV

Then said the king to Amasa, Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and be thou here present.

NHEB

Then the king said to Amasa, "Call me the men of Judah together within three days, and be here present."

SMT

And the king will say to Amasa, Call together to me the men of Judah in three days, and stand thou here.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:4

ThensaidH559VerbthekingH4428Noun MasculinetoAmasaH6021Proper Name Masculine AssembleH2199VerbmethemenH376Noun MasculineofJudahH3063Proper Name MasculinewithinthreeH7969Noun daysH3117Noun MasculineandbethouherepresentH5975Verb

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 20:4

Summary

King commands military officer to assemble troops

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Amasa ordered to gather forces

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC