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2 Samuel 20:14

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Samuel 20:14

Verse 14 of 26

Scripture focus

And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.

2 Samuel 20:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14

Theological / Devotional

And he. That is, Sheba.

Unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah. This was probably Abel-beth-maachah, in the far north of Israel, a fortified town in the tribe of Naphtali (1 Kings 15:20; 2 Kings 15:29). It is believed to be the modern Tell Abil, situated on a knoll west of the headwaters of the Jordan, about 12 mi. north of Lake Huleh, near Dan.

All the Berites. This may be the name of a family or clan living in the vicinity of Abel-beth-maachah. Nothing else is known of them. Some believe the Bichrites, the members of Sheba’s clan, are here referred to. Sheba was a son of Bichri (v. 1).

After him. They went after Sheba. Evidently Sheba was gathering strength here in this northern region, and if left alone would soon be in a position to put up a formidable struggle against David’s forces.

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