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All the members of his own clan, the Bicrites, assembled for battle and followed him into the town.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah, and all the Bichrites assembled and followed him in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel and Beth Maachah and all the Berites. So they were gathered together and also went after <i>Sheba</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now he went on through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, that is, Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they assembled and went after him as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, even Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they were gathered together and also went after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel even to Beth-maacah and all the Berites; and they were gathered together and also went after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, even Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they were assembled and also came after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Joab went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, even Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they assembled and also went after Sheba.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah. All the Berites came together and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah. All the Berites came together and followed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maacah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sheba had gone through all of the tribes of Israel when he came to the town of Abel Beth-Maacah. All of his best soldiers met him there and followed him into the town. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maacah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel (Beth Maacah). All the Berites were gathered together and followed him to the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Sheba passed through the territory of all the tribes of Israel and came to the city of Abel Beth Maacah, and all the members of the clan of Bikri assembled and followed him into the city. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Sheba traveled throughout the tribes of Israel in the direction of Abel and Beth-maacah, and all of the descendants of Beri gathered together and followed him inside. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Sheba traveled through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth Maacah and all the Berite region. When they had assembled, they too joined him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth Maacah, and all the Bikrites assembled and followed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth-maachah, and all the Berites: and they were assembled, and went also after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, to Beth Maacah, and all the Berites. They were gathered together, and went also after him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he passes over through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth-Maachah, and to all the Berites, and they are assembled, and also go in after him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he passeth over through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth-Maachah, and to all the Berites, and they are assembled, and go in also after him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will pass through in all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to the house of oppression, and all the Berites: and they will be called together, and they will go also after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel unto Abela and Bethmaacha: and all the chosen men were gathered together unto him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel into Abel and Bethmaacah. And all the elect men had gathered together to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Sheba had passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth-maacah. Then all the Bichrites assembled and they too entered the city after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah; and all the Bichrites assembled, and followed him inside.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel and to Beth-maachah and to Berin; and they went after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they passed through into all of the tribes of Israel in Abel and in Bayth Maaka and in all the towns and they went after him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they were gathered together, and went in also after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Bethmacha; and all in Charri too were assembled, and followed after him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6229" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Sheba's Rebellion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>As soon as Amasa’s body was removed from the road, all the men went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bichri. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">Sheba passed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">through all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šiḇ·ṭê (N-mpc) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">the tribes</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/59.htm" title="59: ’ā·ḇê·lāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- Meadow, two places in Pal. From 'abel; a meadow; Abel, the name of two places in Palestine.">to Abel-beth-maacah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1038.htm" title="1038: ū·ḇêṯ House of Maakah, a place in N. Isr. From bayith and Ma'akah; house of Maakah; Beth-Maakah, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1038.htm" title="1038: ma·‘ă·ḵāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- House of Maakah, a place in N. Isr. From bayith and Ma'akah; house of Maakah; Beth-Maakah, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and through the entire region of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1276.htm" title="1276: hab·bē·rī·ms (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps a place in Pal. Of uncertain derivation; the Berites, a place in Palestine.">the Berites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7034.htm" title="7034: way·yiq·qå̄·lə·hū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be lightly esteemed or dishonored. A primitive root; to be light, but figuratively, only (causatively, hold) in contempt).">who gathered together</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and followed</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>And Joab’s troops came and besieged Sheba in Abel-beth-maacah and built a siege ramp against the outer rampart of the city. As all the troops with Joab were battering the wall to topple it,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a></span><br />Absalom had appointed Amasa over the army in place of Joab. Amasa was the son of a man named Ithra, the Ishmaelite who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah the mother of Joab.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">2 Samuel 19:40-43</a></span><br />Then the king crossed over to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king. / Soon all the men of Israel came to the king and asked, “Why did our brothers, the men of Judah, take you away secretly and bring the king and his household across the Jordan, together with all of David’s men?” / And all the men of Judah replied to the men of Israel, “We did this because the king is our relative. Why does this anger you? Have we ever eaten at the king’s expense or received anything for ourselves?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">1 Kings 11:26-28</a></span><br />Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/9-50.htm">Judges 9:50-57</a></span><br />Then Abimelech went to Thebez, encamped against it, and captured it. / But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and leaders of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower. / When Abimelech came to attack the tower, he approached its entrance to set it on fire. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">2 Samuel 2:8-9</a></span><br />Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, took Saul’s son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, / and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-10.htm">2 Samuel 15:10-12</a></span><br />Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” / Two hundred men from Jerusalem accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and they went along innocently, for they knew nothing about the matter. / While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/12-20.htm">1 Kings 12:20</a></span><br />When all Israel heard that Jeroboam had returned, they summoned him to the assembly and made him king over all Israel. Only the tribe of Judah followed the house of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a></span><br />When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">2 Samuel 18:6-8</a></span><br />So David’s army marched into the field to engage Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. / There the people of Israel were defeated by David’s servants, and the slaughter was great that day—twenty thousand men. / The battle spread over the whole countryside, and that day the forest devoured more people than the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-5.htm">2 Samuel 16:5-14</a></span><br />As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. / He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left. / And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a></span><br />When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">2 Samuel 3:6-10</a></span><br />During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. / Now Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah. So Ish-bosheth questioned Abner, “Why did you sleep with my father’s concubine?” / Abner was furious over Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I the head of a dog that belongs to Judah?” he asked. “All this time I have been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends. I have not delivered you into the hand of David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">2 Samuel 19:9-10</a></span><br />And all the people throughout the tribes of Israel were arguing, “The king rescued us from the hand of our enemies and delivered us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled the land because of Absalom. / But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-2.htm">2 Samuel 15:2-6</a></span><br />He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” / And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm">2 Samuel 3:20-21</a></span><br />When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them. / Then Abner said to David, “Let me go at once, and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may rule over all that your heart desires.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">1 Kings 15:20</a></b></br> So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a></b></br> In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">2 Chronicles 16:4</a></b></br> And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.</p><p class="hdg">Berites</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-25.htm">Joshua 18:25</a></b></br> Gibeon, and Ramah, and Beeroth,</p><p class="hdg">Beeroth </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/11-33.htm">Abel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Berites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-17.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Beth-Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Bethmaachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Beth-Maachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-16.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/judges/20-6.htm">Region</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-5.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Abel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/numbers/26-44.htm">Berites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Beth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Beth-Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Bethmaachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Beth-Maachah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-13.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Maacah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-6.htm">Region</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Joab pursues Sheba to Abel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">David's officers</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His movement through the tribes signifies the widespread discontent and division within Israel following Absalom's rebellion. This reflects the fragile unity of the nation and the ongoing tension between the northern tribes and Judah. The tribes of Israel were often in conflict, as seen in <a href="/judges/20.htm">Judges 20</a>, where tribal warfare nearly led to the destruction of Benjamin.<p><b>to Abel-beth-maacah</b><br>Abel-beth-maacah was a fortified city in the northern part of Israel, near the border with Aram (modern-day Syria). It was known for its wisdom and counsel, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">2 Samuel 20:18-19</a>. The city's strategic location made it a significant place for Sheba to seek refuge. Archaeological evidence suggests it was a well-established city during the time of David, and its mention here highlights its importance in the region.<p><b>and through the entire region of the Berites</b><br>The Berites are not widely mentioned in the Bible, indicating they were likely a smaller or less significant group. Their inclusion here suggests that Sheba was attempting to rally support from various factions, possibly exploiting local grievances against David's rule. This reflects the complex social and political landscape of ancient Israel, where tribal and regional loyalties often superseded national unity.<p><b>who gathered together and followed him</b><br>The gathering of followers indicates that Sheba's rebellion had some appeal, likely due to lingering dissatisfaction with David's leadership or the recent turmoil from Absalom's revolt. This mirrors other instances in the Bible where leaders capitalized on discontent, such as Absalom's earlier rebellion (2 Samuel 15). The willingness of people to follow Sheba underscores the challenges David faced in maintaining control and unity over a diverse and often divided nation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheba.htm">Sheba</a></b><br>A Benjamite who led a rebellion against King David. His actions are central to the events of this chapter as he seeks to divide the kingdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abel_beth_maacah.htm">Abel Beth Maacah</a></b><br>A fortified city in northern Israel where Sheba sought refuge. It becomes the focal point of Joab's pursuit to quell the rebellion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_berites.htm">The Berites</a></b><br>A group of people who allied with Sheba. Their involvement indicates the spread of Sheba's influence and the potential threat to David's reign.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's military commander, tasked with suppressing Sheba's rebellion. His role is crucial in the resolution of the conflict.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, whose authority is challenged by Sheba's insurrection. The events test his leadership and the unity of his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_division.htm">The Danger of Division</a></b><br>Sheba's rebellion illustrates how internal strife can threaten the stability of a community or nation. Believers are called to seek unity and peace within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David's response to the rebellion shows the importance of decisive and wise leadership in times of crisis. Christian leaders are encouraged to act with integrity and courage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Sheba's fate serves as a warning about the consequences of rebelling against God-ordained authority. Christians are reminded to respect and pray for their leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The involvement of the Berites and the people of Abel Beth Maacah highlights the influence of community in either supporting or opposing rebellion. Believers should strive to be a positive influence in their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_sam_20_14-15_match_archaeology.htm">Does 2 Samuel 20:14–15 align with archaeological findings on the siege at Abel Beth Maakah, or is there little historical support? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah.</span>--Abel has been identified with the modern Christian village of Abil (called "Abil-el-Kamh," on account of the excellence of its wheat (north-west of Lake Huleh). It is called "Abel-Beth-maachah," in <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm" title="And they came and besieged him in Abel of Bethmaachah, and they cast up a bank against the city, and it stood in the trench: and all the people that were with Joab battered the wall, to throw it down.">2Samuel 20:15</a> (the "of" should be omitted), and is spoken of under that name in <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm" title="So Benhadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.">1Kings 15:20</a> and <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm" title="In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.">2Kings 15:29</a> in connection with Ijon and Dan, and in the same connection is called "Abel-maim" ("Abel of waters") in <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm" title="And Benhadad listened to king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.">2Chronicles 16:4</a>, to distinguish it from other places of the same name. It was at the extreme north of the land.<p><span class= "bld">All the Berites.</span>--Apparently a family, or clan, in the north of Israel, otherwise entirely unknown. The LXX. and Vulg. here apparently follow a different text. The Bishop of Bath and Wells supposes the Hebrew word to be a form of the word for "fortresses," but no such form is known.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he went through,</span> etc. It was not Joab, but Sheba, who, by David's prompt action, was compelled to make a rapid retreat, seeking help in vain from tribe after tribe, but rejected of all, and unable to make any defence until he had reached the extreme north of the land of Israel. <span class="cmt_word">Unto Abel, and to Beth-Maachah.</span> The conjunction probably ought to be omitted, as the proper name of the place, is Abel-beth-Maachah, and it is so given in ver. 15 (see below), and in <a href="/1_kings/15-20.htm">1 Kings 15:20</a>; <a href="/2_kings/15-29.htm">2 Kings 15:29</a>. It is the place called Abel-Maim, the "water meadow," in <a href="/2_chronicles/16-4.htm">2 Chronicles 16:4</a> - an <span class="accented">abel</span> being a place where the grass grows rankly from the abundance of springs. It thus forms part of the name of various places, as Abel-Mizraim (<a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Genesis 1:11</a>), Abel-Meholah (<a href="/1_kings/4-12.htm">1 Kings 4:12</a>), etc. Abel-beth-Maachah was a fortress in the most northerly part of the tribe of Naphtali, and is identified with the modern village of <span class="accented">Abel</span>, a few miles above Lake Huleh, the ancient "Waters of Merom." And all the Berites. No place or people of this name can be found, but Jerome, when translating the Vulgate, had before him a different reading, which seems clearly right, "And all the chosen men of war were gathered together, and went after him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Sheba passed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֞ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through all</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tribes</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְטֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">toward Abel-Beth-Maacah,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבֵ֛לָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇê·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_59.htm">Strong's 59: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abel -- 'meadow', two places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through the entire</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[region of] the Berites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבֵּרִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bê·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1276.htm">Strong's 1276: </a> </span><span class="str2">Berites -- perhaps a place in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who gathered together</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקָּ֣הֲל֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qā·hă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7035.htm">Strong's 7035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gather together </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and followed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:14 He went through all the tribes (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>