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You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the LORD&#8217s inheritance?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> I am one who is peace loving and faithful in Israel. But you are destroying an important town in Israel. Why do you want to devour what belongs to the LORD?” <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up the heritage of the LORD?” <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?” <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?” <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I am one of those who are ready for peace and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?” <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?” <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to put to death a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of Yahweh?” <a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I am one of the peaceable and faithful in Israel. You are seeking to destroy a city, and a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up (devour) the inheritance of the LORD?” <a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel, but you’re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the LORD’s inheritance? ” <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I am a peaceful person, one of the faithful in Israel, but you&#8217re trying to destroy a city that is like a mother in Israel. Why would you devour the LORD&#8217s inheritance?&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> I am of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah? <a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We are Israelites, and we want peace! You can trust us. Why are you trying to destroy a town that's like a mother in Israel? Why do you want to wipe out the LORD's people?" <a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> I am of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We are peaceful and faithful Israelites. Are you trying to destroy a mother city in Israel? Why should you swallow up what belongs to the LORD?" <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Ours is a great city, one of the most peaceful and loyal in Israel. Why are you trying to destroy it? Do you want to ruin what belongs to the LORD?" <a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> I'm one of the peaceful and faithful citizens of Israel. You're trying to destroy a city that's a mother in Israel. Why are you devouring the heritage of the LORD?" <a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel, but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up the LORD?s inheritance?? <a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> I represent the peaceful and the faithful in Israel. You are attempting to destroy an important city in Israel. Why should you swallow up the LORD's inheritance?" <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> that which the faithful of Israel established has been carried out.? You seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?" <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? <a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> I am among those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up Yahweh’s inheritance?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I [am] of the peaceable, faithful ones of Israel; you are seeking to destroy a city and mother in Israel; why do you swallow up the inheritance of YHWH?” <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I am of the peaceable -- faithful ones of Israel; thou art seeking to destroy a city, and a mother in Israel; why dost thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah? <a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I peaceful of the faithful of Israel: thou seeking to kill a city and a mother in Israel: wherefore wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of Jehovah?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Am not I she that answer truth in Israel, and thou seekest to destroy the city, and to overthrow a mother in Israel? Why wilt thou throw down the inheritance of the Lord? <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Am I not the one who responds with the truth in Israel? And yet you are seeking to overthrow the city, and to overturn a mother in Israel! Why would you cast down the inheritance of the Lord?” <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> or ended in Israel.’ You are seeking to batter down a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you wish to swallow up the heritage of the LORD?” <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I am one of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel; you seek to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel; why will you swallow up the heritage of the LORD?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I am of those who have suffered the pangs of childbirth in Israel; you seek to destroy a child and his mother in Israel; why will you swallow up the heritage of the LORD? <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I have paid birth pangs, I am of Israel, of whom you seek to kill a boy and his mother in Israel, and will you swallow up the inheritance of LORD JEHOVAH?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> We are of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel; seekest thou to destroy a city and a mother in Israel? why wilt thou swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?' <a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I am a peaceable one of the strong ones in Israel; but thou seekest to destroy a city and a mother city in Israel: why dost thou seek to ruin the inheritance of the Lord? <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6287" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Sheba's Rebellion</a> …18Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled. 19<a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/7999.htm" title="7999: šə·lu·mê (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to be safe; figuratively, to be completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate.">among the peaceable</a> <a href="/hebrew/529.htm" title="529: ’ĕ·mū·nê (Adj-mpc) -- Faithfulness. From 'aman; established, i.e. trusty; also trustworthiness.">and faithful</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.">in Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">but you are</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">trying</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: lə·hā·mîṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">to destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘îr (N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">a city</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: wə·’êm (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">that is a mother</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: bə·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">in Israel.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: lām·māh (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">Why</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: ṯə·ḇal·la‘ (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">would you swallow up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/5159.htm" title="5159: na·ḥă·laṯ (N-fsc) -- From nachal; properly, something inherited, i.e. occupancy, or an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion.">inheritance?”</a> 20“Far be it!” Joab declared. “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Proverbs 11:11</a> By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down. <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:14-15</a> There was a small city with few men. A mighty king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege ramps against it. / Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man. <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Judges 5:24-27</a> Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women. / He asked for water, and she gave him milk. In a magnificent bowl she brought him curds. / She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple. ... <a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">2 Samuel 14:2-20</a> So Joab sent to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, “Please pretend to be a mourner; put on clothes for mourning and do not anoint yourself with oil. Act like a woman who has mourned for the dead a long time. / Then go to the king and speak these words to him.” And Joab put the words in her mouth. / When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!” ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">1 Samuel 25:18-35</a> Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys / and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. / As Abigail came riding her donkey into a mountain ravine, she saw David and his men coming down toward her, and she met them. ... <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">2 Kings 19:32-34</a> So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. / I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” <a href="/isaiah/37-33.htm">Isaiah 37:33-35</a> So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD. / ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a> Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.” <a href="/ezekiel/22-30.htm">Ezekiel 22:30</a> I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-6</a> Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a> For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a> Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I am one of them that are peaceable and faithful in Israel: you seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why will you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD?peaceable<a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Genesis 18:23</a> And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?<a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3,4</a> For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: … <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a> For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.a mother<a href="/judges/5-7.htm">Judges 5:7</a> The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel.<a href="/ezekiel/16-45.htm">Ezekiel 16:45-49</a> Thou art thy mother's daughter, that lotheth her husband and her children; and thou art the sister of thy sisters, which lothed their husbands and their children: your mother was an Hittite, and your father an Amorite… swallow<a href="/2_samuel/17-16.htm">2 Samuel 17:16</a> Now therefore send quickly, and tell David, saying, Lodge not this night in the plains of the wilderness, but speedily pass over; lest the king be swallowed up, and all the people that are with him.<a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Numbers 16:32</a> And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods.<a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Numbers 26:10</a> And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.the inheritance<a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">2 Samuel 21:3</a> Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/deuteronomy/32-9.htm">Deuteronomy 32:9</a> For the LORD'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-6.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-37.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Mother-Town</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/genesis/34-21.htm">Peaceable</a> <a href="/judges/18-27.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-20.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">Seekest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/numbers/16-34.htm">Swallow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-16.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-23.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-3.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">Mother-Town</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-40.htm">Peaceable</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-12.htm">Peaceful</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-5.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">Seekest</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-24.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm">Swallow</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-4.htm">Want</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-26.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 20</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel</a> 3. <a href="/2_samuel/20-3.htm">David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life</a> 4. <a href="/2_samuel/20-4.htm">Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab</a> 14. <a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">Joab pursues Sheba to Abel</a> 16. <a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head</a> 23. <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">David's officers</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I am among the peaceable and faithful in Israel This phrase is spoken by a wise woman from the city of Abel Beth Maacah. The term "peaceable" suggests a community that values harmony and seeks to avoid conflict, aligning with the biblical ideal of living in peace with others (<a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a>). "Faithful" indicates loyalty to God and His covenant, reflecting the importance of faithfulness in the life of Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>). The speaker identifies herself as part of a community that upholds these values, emphasizing the city's reputation for wisdom and counsel (<a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm">2 Samuel 20:18</a>).but you are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel The city is described as "a mother in Israel," indicating its significance and possibly its role as a center of wisdom and counsel. This metaphor suggests nurturing and foundational qualities, similar to how Jerusalem is later described as a mother (<a href="/galatians/4-26.htm">Galatians 4:26</a>). The destruction of such a city would be a significant loss to the nation, highlighting the gravity of Joab's actions. Historically, cities like Abel Beth Maacah were vital for their strategic locations and contributions to the cultural and spiritual life of Israel.Why would you swallow up the LORD’s inheritance?” The phrase "the LORD’s inheritance" refers to the people of Israel, whom God has chosen as His own (<a href="/deuteronomy/9-29.htm">Deuteronomy 9:29</a>). The rhetorical question challenges Joab's actions, implying that attacking the city would be an offense against God Himself. This reflects the biblical principle that God's people are His treasured possession (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5</a>). The use of "swallow up" conveys a sense of complete destruction, warning against actions that would harm what God has established. This echoes the broader biblical theme of God's protection over His people and the land He has given them.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_wise_woman_of_abel.htm">The Wise Woman of Abel</a> A key figure in this passage, she is a wise and influential woman from the city of Abel Beth Maacah. She intervenes to prevent the destruction of her city by negotiating with Joab. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of King David's army, tasked with quelling the rebellion led by Sheba. He is known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless tactics. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abel_beth_maacah.htm">Abel Beth Maacah</a> A city in northern Israel, described as a "mother in Israel," indicating its importance and possibly its role as a center of wisdom and counsel. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sheba_son_of_bichri.htm">Sheba son of Bichri</a> A Benjamite who led a rebellion against King David, seeking to divide the kingdom. His rebellion is the reason for Joab's siege of Abel Beth Maacah. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_inheritance.htm">The LORD’s Inheritance</a> Refers to the people of Israel, whom God has chosen as His own. The term underscores the sacredness of the nation and its cities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_wisdom_and_peacemaking.htm">The Power of Wisdom and Peacemaking</a> The wise woman of Abel demonstrates the profound impact of wisdom and diplomacy. Her actions remind us that God values peacemakers and those who seek to resolve conflicts through understanding and negotiation. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Community and Heritage</a> The reference to the city as a "mother in Israel" highlights the importance of community and heritage. We are called to protect and cherish the spiritual and communal legacies entrusted to us. <a href="/topical/g/god's_inheritance_and_our_responsibility.htm">God’s Inheritance and Our Responsibility</a> The phrase "the LORD’s inheritance" reminds us of our responsibility to care for and preserve what God has given us, whether it be our families, communities, or spiritual gifts. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God’s Plan</a> This passage, like others in the Bible, underscores the significant role women play in God’s plan. It challenges us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith 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> <a href="/q/did_david_or_elhanan_kill_goliath.htm">Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_the_wise_woman_show_justice.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:16–22, how does the “wise woman’s” negotiation for Sheba's head align with the Bible’s broader emphasis on justice and mercy? </a> <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> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - I am one of them that are, etc. The Authorized Version translates in this way, because, while "I" is singular, "peaceable" and "faithful" are plural. Really this construction shows that the woman speaks in the name of the city, and consequently the Authorized Version, while preserving the grammar, loses the sense. It should be translated, we are peaceable, faithful people in Israel. A city and a mother; that is, a mother city, a metropolis, the chief town of that district. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I [am] אָנֹכִ֕י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I [among the] peaceable שְׁלֻמֵ֖י (šə·lu·mê) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7999.htm">Strong's 7999: </a> To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate [and] faithful אֱמוּנֵ֣י (’ĕ·mū·nê) Adjective - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support in Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc but you are אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you trying מְבַקֵּ֗שׁ (mə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after to destroy לְהָמִ֨ית (lə·hā·mîṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill a city עִ֤יר (‘îr) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement that is a mother וְאֵם֙ (wə·’êm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) in Israel. בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (bə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Why לָ֥מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what would you swallow up תְבַלַּ֖ע (ṯə·ḇal·la‘) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> To swallow down, swallow up, engulf the LORD’s יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel inheritance?” נַחֲלַ֥ת (na·ḥă·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5159.htm">Strong's 5159: </a> Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-19.htm">2 Samuel 20:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-19.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:19 I am of those who are peaceable (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:20" /></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>