Person
Amasa draft
The son of Abigail, a sister of king David (1 Chr. 2:17; 2 Sam. 17:25).
Family & connections
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
In Scripture
11 verses in 3 books
- 2 Samuel17:25; 19:13; 20:4–5, 8–10, 12
- 1 Kings2:5, 32
- 1 Chronicles2:17
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