2Sa 20:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6-7 : Because Amasa was delayed, David told Abishai, Joab’s brother, to take the royal guards and chase after Sheba (2 Samuel 20:6-7 ). David wanted to stop Sheba quickly, before he could get stronger. David gave the command to Abishai, not Joab, because he wanted to punish Joab for his past actions, especially for killing Abner and Absalom. Joab, however, joined the pursuit anyway, possibly hoping to deal with his rival, Amasa.

‏ 2 Samuel 20:6

v. 6-7: Because Amasa was delayed, David told Abishai, Joab’s brother, to take the royal guards and chase after Sheba (2 Samuel 20:6-7 ^a). David wanted to stop Sheba quickly, before he could get stronger. David gave the command to Abishai, not Joab, because he wanted to punish Joab for his past actions, especially for killing Abner and Absalom. Joab, however, joined the pursuit anyway, possibly hoping to deal with his rival, Amasa.