2 Samuel 20:4-6
Revised Standard Version
4 Then the king said to Ama′sa, “Call the men of Judah together to me within three days, and be here yourself.” 5 So Ama′sa went to summon Judah; but he delayed beyond the set time which had been appointed him. 6 And David said to Abi′shai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will do us more harm than Ab′salom; take your lord’s servants and pursue him, lest he get himself fortified cities, and cause us trouble.”[a]
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- 2 Samuel 20:6 Tg: Heb snatch away our eyes
2 Samuel 20:4-6
New International Version
4 Then the king said to Amasa,(A) “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.” 5 But when Amasa went to summon Judah, he took longer than the time the king had set for him.
6 David said to Abishai,(B) “Now Sheba son of Bikri will do us more harm than Absalom did. Take your master’s men and pursue him, or he will find fortified cities and escape from us.”[a]
Footnotes
- 2 Samuel 20:6 Or and do us serious injury
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