But Amasalaywallowingin [his] bloodin the middleof the highway.And when the mansawthat allthe peoplestoodstill,he removedAmasafrom the highwayinto the fieldand threwa garmentoverhim whenhe sawthat everyonewho cameby him stoodstill.
AbsalomsetAmasaoverthe armyin placeof Joab.Now Amasawas the sonof a manwhose namewas Ithrathe Israelite,whowentin to Abigailthe daughterof Nahash,sisterof Zeruiah,Joab'smother.
However, he refusedto turnaside;therefore Abnerstruckhim in the bellywith the buttendof the spear,so that the spearcameout at his back.And he fellthereand diedon the spot.And it cameabout that allwho cameto the placewhereAsahelhad fallenand died,stoodstill.
Now there stoodby him oneof Joab'syoungmen,and said,"WhoeverfavorsJoaband whoeveris for David,[let him] followJoab."
As soonas he was removedfrom the highway,allthe menpassedon afterJoabto pursueShebathe sonof Bichri.
But You, O God,will bringthem downto the pitof destruction;Menof bloodshedand deceitwill not liveout halftheir days.But I will trustin You.
The LORDhas madeHimself known;He has executedjudgment.In the workof his own handsthe wickedis snared.HiggaionSelah.
