2 Samuel 20:9
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“And Joab said to Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with the right hand to kiss him.”2 Samuel 20:9
What Does 2 Samuel 20:9 Mean?
2 Samuel 20:9 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 20, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 20:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 22:48“But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?”2 Samuel 3:27“And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.”Proverbs 27:6“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”2 Samuel 17:25“And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was a man’s son, whose name was Ithra an Israelite, that went in to Abigail the daughter of Nahash, sister to Zeruiah Joab’s mother.”Jeremiah 9:8“Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait.”Luke 6:41“And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?”Genesis 4:8“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.”Genesis 29:6“And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.”2 Samuel 13:26“Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?”1 Kings 2:32“And the LORD shall return his blood upon his own head, who fell upon two men more righteous and better than he, and slew them with the sword, my father David not knowing thereof, to wit, Abner the son of Ner, captain of the host of Israel, and Amasa the son of Jether, captain of the host of Judah.”Matthew 26:48“Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.”Luke 22:47“And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him.”Exodus 21:14“But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die.”Deuteronomy 27:24“Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.”2 Samuel 11:16“And it came to pass, when Joab observed the city, that he assigned Uriah unto a place where he knew that valiant men were.”2 Samuel 18:29“And the king said, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Ahimaaz answered, When Joab sent the king’s servant, and me thy servant, I saw a great tumult, but I knew not what it was.”2 Samuel 20:10“But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab’s hand: so he smote him therewith in the fifth rib, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. So Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.”Nehemiah 6:2“That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.”Psalms 55:21“The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.”Psalms 55:23“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.”
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