2 Samuel 20:11 meaning and explanation

One of Joab’s young men stood near Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!”

2 Samuel 20:11, Berean Standard Bible

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These words come from a young soldier in Joab's ranks during the pursuit of Sheba, the rebel who had just drawn the northern tribes away from David. Joab has murdered Amasa, David's newly appointed army commander, and left the body sprawled in the road.

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