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Amasa

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Amasa was murdered by Joab after being tasked by King David to mobilize the forces of Judah to pursue the rebel Sheba.

In the latest episode of The Bible in a Year, Fr. Mike Schmitz recounts the brutal nature of the killing, noting: "Joab struck him with it in the body and shed his bowels to the ground, without striking a second blow; and he died." The host emphasizes that Amasa was caught off guard, failing to notice the sword in his rival's hand during their fatal encounter.

The aftermath of the assassination left the public in a state of paralysis. Fr. Mike Schmitz explains that Amasa was left "wallowing in his blood in the highway, and anyone who came by, seeing him, stopped." This vivid imagery highlights the strategic disruption caused by the murder, as the army halted its progress to witness the aftermath of the power struggle.

Where it's discussed

Day 138: The Effect of Sin on Others (2026)

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Fr. Mike Schmitzneutralfrom “The Consequences of Sin and Rebellion in 2 Samuel”

The head of David's army who is murdered by Joab.

“And, uh, it's, it doesn't go well, not only because they're able to defeat Bichri pretty handily, um, and how they defeat him is they go to the, the city, Abel of Beth-maacah, and they're gonna, Joab is gonna tear down the whole thing. They're gonna destroy th…”

Fr. Mike Schmitzneutralfrom “The Rebellion of Sheba”

A commander tasked by David to summon Judah, later killed by Joab.

“by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. But Amasa did not observe the sword which was in Joab's hand. So Joab struck him with it in the body and shed his bowels to the ground, without striking a second blow; and he died. Then Joab and Abishai his brother…”