2Sa 17:25 | MHM | STEP | v. 25-26 : Absalom made Amasa, a relative of David, the commander of his army (2 Samuel 17:25 ). Amasa’s mother was Abigail, David’s sister, making him Joab’s cousin. Absalom and his forces crossed the Jordan and camped in the land of Gilead, ready to fight David (2 Samuel 17:26 ). Absalom’s ambition and hatred led him to chase his father relentlessly.

‏ 2 Samuel 17:25

v. 25-26: Absalom made Amasa, a relative of David, the commander of his army (2 Samuel 17:25 ^a). Amasa’s mother was Abigail, David’s sister, making him Joab’s cousin. Absalom and his forces crossed the Jordan and camped in the land of Gilead, ready to fight David (2 Samuel 17:26 ^b). Absalom’s ambition and hatred led him to chase his father relentlessly.