2 Samuel 20:9

And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:9

BSB

"Are you well, my brother?" Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

AKJV

And Joab said to Amasa, Are you in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.

CPDV

Then Joab said to Amasa, "Be well, my brother." And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.

ERV

And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

NHEB

Joab said to Amasa, "Is it well with you, my brother?" Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him.

SMT

And Joab will say to Amasa, Thou my brother in peace? and Joab's right hand will take hold of Amasa by the beard to kiss him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:9

AndJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbtoAmasaH6021Proper Name MasculineArtthouinhealthH7965Noun MasculinemybrotherH251Noun MasculineAndJoabH3097Proper Name Masculine tookH270Verb AmasaH6021Proper Name MasculinebythebeardH2206Noun MasculinewiththerightH3225Noun Feminine handH3027Noun FemininetokissH5401Verbhim

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:9

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 20:9

Summary

Military leader greets fellow officer with deception

Place

Gibeon

Event

Joab greets Amasa deceitfully

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC