Who was Amasa?

Commander of Absalom's army

The story of Amasa

Amasa - Commander of the army
Amasa - Commander of the army
Died: -1000Commander of the 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. 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 Joab had been replaced by Amasa and was determined to regain his position.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

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Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Commander of the army

First mention

2 Samuel 17:25

Appearances in the Bible

17 mentions

Family

Relatives of Amasa

Amasa in the Bible

Explore all 10 chapters where Amasa appears

2 Samuel

Chapter 17

Hushai's Aid to David

Hushai aids David in his flight from Absalom and provides counsel to him.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 19

David's Return to Jerusalem

David returns to Jerusalem and is reconciled with his subjects.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 20

The Rebellion of Sheba

Sheba leads a rebellion against David, but is eventually defeated.

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1 Kings

Chapter 2

David's Last Days

David reflects on his life and makes final arrangements before his death.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 15

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 28

Ahaz's Apostasy and Defeat

Ahaz's reign marked by apostasy, foreign alliances, and military defeat, highlighting the destructive outcomes of turnin...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 29

Hezekiah's Cleansing and Restoration

Hezekiah's reign marked by a fervent commitment to restoring worship, cleansing the temple, and renewing the covenant, ...

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