# my cousin

Amasa was the son of the sister of Joab's mother.

# took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him

This was a common way for men to greet one another.

# dagger

a short sword that is easy to hide and was often used for close-in fighting and assassinations

# bowels spilled

"intestines spilled"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/kiss]]