2 Samuel 20:11 web — There stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, "He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab…

World English Bible

"There stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, "He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab!""

— 2 Samuel 20:11, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 20 — Context

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When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa came to meet them. Joab was clothed in his apparel of war that he had put on, and on it was a sash with a sword fastened on his waist in its sheath; and as he went forth it fell out.

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

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But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand. So he struck him with it in the body, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and didn't strike him again; and he died. Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.

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There stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, "He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab!"

12

Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the midst of the highway. When the man saw that all the people stood still, he carried Amasa out of the highway into the field, and cast a garment over him, when he saw that everyone who came by him stood still.

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When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

14

He went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth Maacah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.

2 Samuel 20:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 20:11 say?
2 Samuel 20:11 in the World English Bible reads: “There stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, "He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab!"”
Where is 2 Samuel 20:11 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 20:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 20:11.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 20:11 in?
2 Samuel 20:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 20:11?
2 Samuel 20:11 reads (WEB): “There stood by him one of Joab's young men, and said, "He who favors Joab, and he who is for David, let him follow Joab!"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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