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So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off Sheba’s head and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and called his troops back from the attack. They all returned to their homes, and Joab returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/20.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the woman in her wisdom went to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. Then he blew a trumpet, and they withdrew from the city, every man to his tent. So Joab returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the woman wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the woman came to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were scattered from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the woman in her wisdom went to all the people [to inform them of the agreement]. And they beheaded Sheba the son of Bichri and threw his head [down] to Joab. So he blew the trumpet [signaling the end of the attack], and they dispersed from the city, every man to his own tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to [David] the king. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn, and they dispersed from the city, each to his own tent. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram&#8217s horn, and they dispersed from the city, each to his own tent. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/20.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. And he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> She went to the people of the town and talked them into doing it. They cut off Sheba's head and threw it to Joab. Joab blew a signal on his trumpet, and the soldiers returned to their homes. Joab went back to David in Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/20.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. And he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her clever plan. They cut off Sheba's head and threw it to Joab. He blew the ram's horn, and everyone scattered and withdrew from the city and went home. Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/20.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then she went to the people of the city with her plan, and they cut off Sheba's head and threw it over the wall to Joab. He blew the trumpet as a signal for his men to leave the city, and they went back home. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/20.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the woman wisely went back to her people. They cut off the head of Bichri's son Sheba and threw it out to Joab, so Joab sounded his battle trumpet and they withdrew from the city. Everybody went back home and Joab returned to the king at Jerusalem. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram?s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/net/2_samuel/20.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice and they cut off Sheba's head and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each going to his own home. Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then she spoke to all the city with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bikri and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from him, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the woman went to 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 to the king. <a href="/web/2_samuel/20.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. They cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. Then Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the woman comes to all the people in her wisdom, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri, and cast [it] to Joab, and he blows with a horn, and they are scattered from the city, each [goes] to his tents, and Joab has turned back to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the woman cometh unto all the people in her wisdom, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri, and cast it unto Joab, and he bloweth with a trumpet, and they are scattered from the city, each to his tents, and Joab hath turned back to Jerusalem unto the king. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the woman will go to all the people in her wisdom: and they will cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and cast to Joab. And he will strike upon the trumpet, and they will disperse from the city, a man to his tent. And Joab turned back to Jerusalem to the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So she went to all the people, and spoke to them wisely: and they cut off the head of Seba the son of Bochri, and cast it out to Joab. And he sounded the trumpet, and they departed from the city, every one to their home: and Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, she entered to all the people, and she spoke to them wisely. And they cut off the head of Sheba, the son of Bichri, and they threw it down to Joab. And he sounded the trumpet, and they withdrew from the city, each one to his own tent. But Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/20.htm">New American Bible</a> In her wisdom, the woman went to all the people, and they cut off the head of Sheba, son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. He then sounded the horn, and they scattered from the city to their own tents, while Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the woman went to all the people with her wise plan. And they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. So he blew the trumpet, and they dispersed from the city, and all went to their homes, while Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the woman went to all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Shamoa, the son of Bichri, and threw it out over the wall to Joab. And Joab blew the trumpet, and they withdrew from the city and departed every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the woman in her wisdom went to all the people and they took the head of Shamu, son of Bakri, and threw it from the wall to Yuab. And Yuab sounded on the Shophar, and they removed themselves from the city, and they went, each person, to his tent, and Yuab returned to Jerusalem to the presence of King David<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. And he blew the horn, and they were dispersed from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the woman went in to all the people, and she spoke to all the city in her wisdom; and they took off the head of Sabee the son of Bochori; and took it away and threw it to Joab: and he blew the trumpet, and the people separated from the city away from him, every man to his tent: and Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/20-22.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=6328" 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> …21That is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” 22<a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">Then the woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō·w (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: bə·ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯāh (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">with her wise counsel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3772.htm" title="3772: way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cut off, cut down. A primitive root; to cut; by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant.">and they cut off</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/7652.htm" title="7652: še·ḇa‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Sheba -- two Israelites. The same as sheba'; seven; Sheba, the name of a place in Palestine, and of two Israelites.">of Sheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1075.htm" title="1075: biḵ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Youthful, a Benjamite, perhaps also his desc. From bakar; youthful; Bikri, an Israelite.">of Bichri</a> <a href="/hebrew/7993.htm" title="7993: way·yaš·li·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To throw, fling, cast. A primitive root; to throw out, down or away.">and threw</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">it to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8628.htm" title="8628: way·yiṯ·qa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to clatter, i.e. Slap, clang; by analogy, to drive; by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping).">So he blew</a> <a href="/hebrew/7782.htm" title="7782: baš·šō·w·p̄ār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A horn (for blowing). Or shophar; from shaphar in the original sense of incising; a cornet or curved horn.">the ram’s horn</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: way·yā·p̄u·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">and his men dispersed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al- (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: lə·’ō·hā·lāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">to his own home.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: wə·yō·w·’āḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">And Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šāḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">in Jerusalem.</a> 23Now Joab was over the whole army of Israel; Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites;…<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="/judges/9-53.htm">Judges 9:53</a> But a woman dropped an upper millstone on Abimelech’s head, crushing his skull. <a href="/2_samuel/17-25.htm">2 Samuel 17:25</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/19-13.htm">2 Samuel 19:13</a> And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">2 Samuel 3:27</a> 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. <a href="/2_samuel/18-14.htm">2 Samuel 18:14-15</a> But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. / And ten young men who carried Joab’s armor surrounded Absalom, struck him, and killed him. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a> 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.” ... <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">1 Kings 12:16-19</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_kings/9-33.htm">2 Kings 9:33</a> “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot. <a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">2 Kings 11:15-16</a> And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. <a href="/2_chronicles/10-16.htm">2 Chronicles 10:16-19</a> When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So all the Israelites went home, / but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah. / Then King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/proverbs/21-22.htm">Proverbs 21:22</a> A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust. <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:13-16</a> I have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it was great to me: / 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="/matthew/21-42.htm">Matthew 21:42-44</a> Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Matthew 27:24-25</a> When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” / All the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” <a href="/mark/12-10.htm">Mark 12:10-11</a> Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. / This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the woman went to 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 to the king.in her wisdom<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:19</a> Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:14-18</a> There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: … he blew<a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1</a> And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.<a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">2 Samuel 2:28</a> So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.<a href="/2_samuel/18-16.htm">2 Samuel 18:16</a> And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.retired [heb] were scattered <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">2 Samuel 3:28-39</a> And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner: … <a href="/2_samuel/11-6.htm">2 Samuel 11:6-21</a> And David sent to Joab, saying, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David… <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:11</a> Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Bichri</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-4.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-7.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/judges/20-39.htm">Retired</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-8.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">Bichri</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">Blew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-5.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-8.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Retired</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">Sheba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Trumpet</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-6.htm">Wisdom</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>Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel The woman referred to here is a wise woman from the city of Abel Beth Maacah. In ancient Israel, women sometimes played significant roles in diplomacy and conflict resolution, as seen with Abigail in <a href="/1_samuel/25.htm">1 Samuel 25</a>. Her wisdom is highlighted, suggesting she was respected and had influence over the city's inhabitants. This reflects the cultural context where wisdom was highly valued, and elders or wise individuals often mediated disputes. Her actions align with <a href="/proverbs/14.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a>, which speaks of a wise woman building her house.and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab Sheba, a Benjamite, had rebelled against King David, declaring, "We have no share in David" (<a href="/2_samuel/20.htm">2 Samuel 20:1</a>). His rebellion threatened the unity of Israel. The act of beheading Sheba and throwing his head to Joab was a decisive and brutal method to end the rebellion, common in ancient Near Eastern warfare. This act also fulfilled the woman's promise to Joab, demonstrating the seriousness with which the people of Abel Beth Maacah took her counsel. It reflects the harsh realities of justice and loyalty in the historical context of Israel's monarchy.So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home The blowing of the ram's horn, or shofar, was a signal for various purposes, including the end of a battle or assembly (<a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5</a>). Here, it signifies the cessation of hostilities and the successful resolution of the conflict. The dispersal of Joab's men indicates the restoration of peace and order. This action underscores the importance of the shofar in Israelite culture as a tool for communication and divine intervention, as seen in the fall of Jericho.And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem Joab, the commander of David's army, was a central figure in maintaining the king's power. His return to Jerusalem signifies the restoration of David's authority and the end of the immediate threat to his reign. Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, was where David's throne was established, fulfilling God's promise to David in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>. Joab's loyalty, despite his often ruthless methods, was crucial in securing David's kingdom, reflecting the complex nature of leadership and loyalty in biblical narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_wise_woman.htm">The Wise Woman</a> An unnamed woman from the city of Abel Beth Maacah who uses her wisdom to save her city by negotiating with Joab. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sheba_son_of_bichri.htm">Sheba son of Bichri</a> A Benjamite who led a rebellion against King David, declaring, "We have no share in David." 3. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of King David's army, tasked with quelling Sheba's rebellion. 4. <a href="/topical/a/abel_beth_maacah.htm">Abel Beth Maacah</a> A fortified city in northern Israel where Sheba sought refuge. 5. <a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a> The reigning king of Israel during this event, though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the central figure in the broader account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_wisdom.htm">The Power of Wisdom</a> The wise woman's counsel demonstrates the profound impact that wisdom can have in resolving conflict and bringing peace. In our lives, seeking and applying godly wisdom can lead to peaceful resolutions in difficult situations. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_action.htm">Courage in Action</a> The woman’s boldness in approaching Joab and negotiating for her city’s safety is a testament to the courage that often accompanies wisdom. We are encouraged to act courageously when standing for what is right. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_peacemakers.htm">The Role of Peacemakers</a> The woman acts as a peacemaker, preventing further bloodshed. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers in our communities, reflecting Christ’s peace. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_rebellion.htm">Consequences of Rebellion</a> Sheba’s rebellion against David serves as a reminder of the consequences of opposing God’s anointed leadership. It encourages us to respect and support godly leadership in our lives.<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/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> <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/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a> <a href="/q/how_likely_was_israel_to_follow_sheba.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:1, how likely is it that Israel would rapidly follow Sheba's revolt so soon after Absalom's rebellion?</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>(22) To his tent= to his home. (Comp. <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm" title="And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel.">2Samuel 20:1</a>, <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm" title="And they took Absalom, and cast him into a great pit in the wood, and laid a very great heap of stones on him: and all Israel fled every one to his tent.">2Samuel 18:17</a>; <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm" title="So when all Israel saw that the king listened not to them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to your own house, David. So Israel departed to their tents.">1Kings 12:16</a>, &c.)Benaiah.--In the four closing verses of this chapter there is again given a short summary of the chief men of David's reign, as if to form the conclusion of this account of his life. A similar summary has already been given in <a href="/context/2_samuel/8-16.htm" title="And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;">2Samuel 8:16-18</a>, and the changes introduced here mark a later period of the reign. It is noticeable that Joab still remains commander-in-chief. On Benaiah and the force which he commanded, see Note on <a href="/2_samuel/8-18.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.">2Samuel 8:18</a>. (See also <a href="/context/2_samuel/23-20.htm" title="And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lion like men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the middle of a pit in time of snow:">2Samuel 23:20-23</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - In her wisdom; that is, with her wise counsel. The story in <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:13-15</a> probably refers to this narrative. They retired; Hebrew, they dispersed themselves each to his tent; that is, his home. This refers to Amasa's levies, who were glad to depart, and whom Joab did not want at Jerusalem. He took thither with him all those mentioned in ver. 7. Incensed as David must have been at the murder of Amasa following so quickly upon that of Absalom, yet that very act proved Joab's determination, and left the king powerless. He must have felt, too, that Joab was indispensable for the maintenance of peace and order in his dominions, and that he was at the least faithful to himself. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/20-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the woman הָאִשָּׁ֨ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female went וַתָּבוֹא֩ (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֜ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with her wise counsel, בְּחָכְמָתָ֗הּ (bə·ḥā·ḵə·mā·ṯāh) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> Wisdom and they cut off וַֽיִּכְרְת֞וּ (way·yiḵ·rə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant the head רֹ֨אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head of Sheba שֶׁ֤בַע (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7652.htm">Strong's 7652: </a> Sheba -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Bichri בִּכְרִי֙ (biḵ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1075.htm">Strong's 1075: </a> Bichri -- 'youthful', a Benjamite, perhaps also his desc and threw וַיַּשְׁלִ֣כוּ (way·yaš·li·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7993.htm">Strong's 7993: </a> To throw out, down, away it to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Joab. יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites So he blew וַיִּתְקַע֙ (way·yiṯ·qa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8628.htm">Strong's 8628: </a> To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman the trumpet בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר (baš·šō·w·p̄ār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7782.htm">Strong's 7782: </a> A cornet, curved horn and [his men] dispersed וַיָּפֻ֥צוּ (way·yā·p̄u·ṣū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> To be dispersed or scattered from מֵֽעַל־ (mê·‘al-) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the city, הָעִ֖יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person to his own home. לְאֹהָלָ֑יו (lə·’ō·hā·lāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> A tent And Joab וְיוֹאָ֛ב (wə·yō·w·’āḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites returned שָׁ֥ב (šāḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the king הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king in Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/20-22.htm">2 Samuel 20:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-22.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 20:22 Then the woman went to all (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/20-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 20:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 20:23" /></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>