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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"