2 Samuel 20:13 cpdv — Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son of Bichri. "

— 2 Samuel 20:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 20 — Context

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But Amasa did not notice the sword that Joab had. And he struck him in the side, and his intestines poured out to the ground. And he did not inflict a second wound, and he died. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba, the son of Bichri.

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Meanwhile, certain men, from the company of Joab, when they had stopped beside the dead body of Amasa, said: “Behold, the one who wished to be in the place of Joab, the companion of David.”

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Now Amasa was covered with blood, and was lying in the middle of the road. A certain man saw this, with all the people standing nearby to look at him, and he removed Amasa from the road into a field. And he covered him with a garment, so that those passing by would not stop because of him.

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Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son of Bichri.

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Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel into Abel and Bethmaacah. And all the elect men had gathered together to him.

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And so, they went and besieged him at Abel and Bethmaacah. And they surrounded the city with siege works, and the city was blockaded. Then the entire crowd who were with Joab strove to destroy the walls.

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And a wise woman exclaimed from the city: “Listen, listen, and say to Joab: Draw near, and I will speak with you.”

2 Samuel 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 20:13 say?
2 Samuel 20:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son of Bichri. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 20:13 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 13.
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 20:13.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 20:13 in?
2 Samuel 20:13 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 20:13?
2 Samuel 20:13 reads (CPDV): “Then, when he had been removed from the road, all the men continued on, following Joab in the pursuit of Sheba, the son of Bichri. ” 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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