ya.char denotes being late beyond a set time, as Amasa does when sent to summon Judah.

The attested use describes failing to arrive within a time that had been set: in 2 Samuel 20:5, Amasa's summons of Judah extends beyond the appointed time.

1. Being late beyond a set time · dominant

   The Qal sequential imperfect form occurs in the account of Amasa's mission to summon Judah. In 2 Samuel 20:5 the APB renders the clause, "but he delayed beyond the appointed time that had been set for him," locating the action beyond a stipulated time.

   2 Samuel 20:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 2 Samuel 20:5, the APB presents the action as Amasa having "delayed beyond the appointed time that had been set for him." This wording confirms the clause's setting rather than isolating each Hebrew contribution.