2 Samuel 20:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.

Free Bible Version

Amasa called up the army of Judah, but he took longer than the time he was given.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Amasa went to assemble Iudah, but hee taried longer then the time which he had appoynted him.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

So Amasa went to summon them, but he did not return within the time that David told him to.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Amasa went to call Judah, but he was delayed beyond the time that the king had allotted for him.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he stayed longer than the set time which had been appointed to him.

Young's Literal Translation

and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;

Context

Sheba’s Rebellion

⁴Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.”⁵So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.

Summary

This verse describes the loyal support of Amasa towards David, as he took charge of the army in place of Joab. Despite being a relative of Absalom, who rebelled against David, Amasa's willingness to serve the king demonstrates his commitment to the kingdom. This act of allegiance highlights the complexities of relationships and loyalties within the political landscape of ancient Israel. It also foreshadows the challenges and conflicts that David would continue to face in maintaining his reign as king.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So Amasa went to assemble the men of Judah,.... To gather, them together out of their several tribes, and bring them to Jerusalem: but he tarried longer than the set time which he had appointed him: than the three days; whether this was owing to the remissness of Amasa, or the unwillingness of the people to serve under him, who had been Absalom's general in the late rebellion, or not having time sufficient allowed him, is not certain.

2 Samuel 20:5

Sheba’s Rebellion

⁴Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.”⁵So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.

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Berean Standard Bible

So Amasa went to summon Judah, but he took longer than the time allotted him.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

So Amasa went to get all the men of Judah together, but he took longer than the time David had given him.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So Amasa went to assemble the men of Juda, but he tarried beyond the set time which the king had appointed him.

Free Bible Version

Amasa called up the army of Judah, but he took longer than the time he was given.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Amasa went to assemble Iudah, but hee taried longer then the time which he had appoynted him.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

So Amasa went to summon them, but he did not return within the time that David told him to.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Amasa went to call Judah, but he was delayed beyond the time that the king had allotted for him.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

So Amasa went to call the men of Judah together, but he stayed longer than the set time which had been appointed to him.

Young's Literal Translation

and Amasa goeth to call Judah, and tarrieth beyond the appointed time that he had appointed him;