Amasa

Bible Person · Male

Who was Amasa?

The son of Abigail, a sister of king David (1 Chr. 2:17; 2 Sam. 17:25). He was appointed by David to command the army in room of his cousin Joab (2 Sam. 19:13), who afterwards treacherously put him to death as a dangerous rival (2 Sam. 20:4-12).

Biography from Easton's Bible Dictionary (public domain).

Family

Parents: Jether
Abigail

Where Amasa appears in Scripture

2 Samuel 17:25
2 Samuel 19:13
2 Samuel 20:4
2 Samuel 20:5
2 Samuel 20:8
2 Samuel 20:9
2 Samuel 20:10
2 Samuel 20:12
1 Kings 2:5
1 Kings 2:32
1 Chronicles 2:17

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