2 Samuel 19:13

New International Reader's Version

Say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my own flesh and blood? You will be the commander of my army for life in place of Joab. If that isn’t true, may God punish me greatly.’ ”

Cross References

Genesis 29:14

Then Laban said to him, “You are my own flesh and blood.” Jacob stayed with Laban for a whole month.

2 Samuel 17:25

Absalom had made Amasa commander of the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of Jether. Jether belonged to the family line of Ishmael. He had married Abigail. She was the daughter of Nahash and the sister of Zeruiah. Zeruiah was the mother of Joab.

2 Samuel 18:11

Joab said to the man, “What! You saw him? Why didn’t you strike him down right there? Then I would have had to give you four ounces of silver and a soldier’s belt.”

2 Samuel 20:4

The king said to Amasa, “Send for the men of Judah. Tell them to come to me within three days. And be here yourself.”

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him to one side. He brought him into an inside room. Joab acted as if he wanted to speak to him in private. But he really wanted to get even with him. That’s because Abner had spilled the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. So Joab stabbed Abner in the stomach, and he died.

2 Samuel 5:1

All the tribes of Israel came to see David at Hebron. They said, “We are your own flesh and blood.

2 Samuel 8:16

Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was commander over the army. Jehoshaphat, the son of Ahilud, kept the records.

1 Kings 19:2

So Jezebel sent a message to Elijah. She said, “You can be sure that I will kill you, just as I killed the other prophets. I’ll do it by this time tomorrow. If I don’t, may the gods punish me greatly.”

1 Chronicles 12:18

The Spirit of God came on Amasai. He was leader of the 30 chiefs. He said, “David, we belong to you! Son of Jesse, we’re on your side! May you have great success. May those who help you also have success. Your God will help you.” So David welcomed them. He made them leaders in his army.

Ruth 1:17

Where you die I’ll die. And there my body will be buried. I won’t let even death separate you from me. If I do, may the Lord punish me greatly.”