2 Samuel 20:4
Then said the king to Amasa, Assemble me the men of Judah within three days, and be thou here present.
Cross-references
2 Samuel 20:8
Historical context
2 Samuel 20:8 describes Joab killing Amasa — the tragic outcome of David's order here.
2 Samuel 20:11
Historical context
2 Samuel 20:11 shows Joab's men rallying after Amasa's death — a direct continuation of this narrative.
2 Samuel 17:25
Historical context
2 Samuel 17:25 introduces Amasa as Absalom's general — the same man David commissions here.
2 Samuel 19:13
Historical context
2 Samuel 19:13 records David appointing Amasa as commander — the context for his commission here.
1 Chronicles 2:17
Historical context
1 Chronicles 2:17 gives Amasa's genealogy — his mother Abigail and father Jether, confirming his identity.