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2 Samuel 20:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast [it] out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.

2 Samuel 20:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:22

Theological / Devotional

All the people. The woman proved herself to be wise indeed. She went to the people whose interests and existence were at stake and discussed the issues with them. If she had gone to Sheba, she would doubtless have gained nothing for the people and only trouble for herself. If nothing had been done, the inhabitants of Abel would have had to pay the price for Sheba’s selfishness and ambition.

Blew a trumpet. The signal for the end of hostilities (see chs. 2:28; 18:16).

His tent. His home (see on ch. 18:17).

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