2 Samuel 20:7-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁷ So Joab’s men, the Cherethites, Pelethites, and all the soldiers went with Abishai. They left Jerusalem to pursue Sheba, Bichri’s son. ⁸ When they were at the large rock in Gibeon, Amasa met them there. Joab wore a military uniform, and strapped over it at his hip was a sword in a scabbard. As he stepped forward, the sword dropped ⌞into his hand⌟. ⁹ “How are you, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. He took hold of Amasa’s beard with his right hand to kiss him.