2 Samuel 20:5

So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:5

BSB
So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.
AKJV
So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
CPDV
Therefore, Amasa went away, so that he might summon Judah. But he delayed beyond the agreed time that the king had appointed to him.
ERV
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
NHEB
So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together; but he stayed longer than the set time which he had appointed him.
SMT
And Amasa will go to call Judah together: and he will delay from the appointment which he appointed him.

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 20:5
Summary
Officer delays beyond the appointed deadline
Place
Judah
Event
Amasa misses assembly deadline
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative