Who was Amasa?
Commander of Absalom's army
Amasa was a biblical figure who was the son of Ithra, an Israelite, and Abigail, the sister of King David. He was the nephew of King David and the cousin of Joab, the commander of David's army.
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Amasa was appointed by King David to be the commander of the army of Judah, replacing Joab. Amasa was known for his loyalty to King David and his bravery in battle. He was also known for his kindness and generosity.
He was a great leader and was respected by his troops. Amasa was killed in battle by Joab, who was jealous of Amasa's position as commander of the army of Judah. Joab had been replaced by Amasa and was determined to regain his position.
Joab stabbed Amasa in the stomach, killing him. Amasa is best known for his loyalty to King David and his bravery in battle. He was a great leader and was respected by his troops.
He was also known for his kindness and generosity. His death was a great loss to King David and the people of Judah.
- Name meaning
- load
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Commander of the army
- First mention
- 2 Samuel 17:25
- Appearances in the Bible
- 12 mentions
Amasa in the Bible
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Who was Amasa in the Bible?
Amasa was a biblical figure who was the son of Ithra, an Israelite, and Abigail, the sister of King David. He was the nephew of King David and the cousin of Joab, the commander of David's army. Amasa was appointed by King David to be the commander of the army of Judah, replacing Joab. Amasa was known for his loyalty to King David and his bravery in battle. He was also known for his kindness and generosity. He was a great leader and was respected by his troops. Amasa was killed in battle by Joab, who was jealous of Amasa's position as commander of the army of Judah. Joab had been replaced by Amasa and was determined to regain his position. Joab stabbed Amasa in the stomach, killing him. Amasa is best known for his loyalty to King David and his bravery in battle. He was a great leader and was respected by his troops. He was also known for his kindness and generosity. His death was a great loss to King David and the people of Judah.
What does the name Amasa mean?
The name Amasa means “load”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Amasa first mentioned in the Bible?
Amasa is first mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:25.
How many times is Amasa mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 12.
Who were the parents of Amasa?
Parents: Jether and Abigail.
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