While Joshua was near Jericho, he suddenly saw a man standing in front of him, holding a sword. Joshua went up to him and asked, "Are you one of our soldiers, or an enemy?"

One of Joab's men stood by Amasa's body and called out, "Everyone who is for Joab and David follow Joab!"

Jehu looked up and shouted, "Who is on my side?" Two or three palace officials looked down at him from a window,

"Anyone who is not for me is really against me; anyone who does not help me gather is really scattering.