## my cousin ##

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

## affectionately ##

"kindly"

## 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"

## his brother pursued ##

"his brother went after" or "his brother chased after"

## Sheba the son of Bichri ##

See how you translated these names in [2 Samuel 20:1](./01.md).