1 Chronicles 2:17
And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 17:25
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 17:25, Amasa is described as son of Ithra/Abigail, matching 1 Chron 2:17 where Abigail bore Amasa.
2 Samuel 19:13
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 19:13, David appoints Amasa as army commander, fulfilling the genealogy that Amasa was David's nephew.
2 Samuel 20:4–12
Historical context
In 2 Samuel 20:4-12, Joab murders Amasa, showing the violent end of David's nephew introduced here.
1 Kings 2:5
Historical context
In 1 Kings 2:5, David recalls Joab's murder of Amasa, linking to Amasa's genealogy here.