Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Samuel 20:12

12 And Amasa wallowed in blood in the midst of the high-way: and when the man saw that all the people stood still , he removed Amasa out of the high-way into the field , and cast a cloth upon him, when he saw that every one that came by him, stood still.

Heb. rolled himself, being in the Pangs of Death; yet having so much Life left, as to move himself a little, though not to raise himself up from his place.

In his own blood, which was shed there.

To wit, the Soldiers which were upon their March.

Wondering at the Spectacle, and enquiring into the Author and occasion of it.

Perceiving, that it both incensed them against Ioab, and hindred the Kings present Service.