2 Samuel 20: Sheba's Revolt and the Wise Woman of Abel

Sheba, a Benjamite, leads the northern tribes away from David while Judah stays loyal. Joab murders Amasa, his rival for command, and besieges Sheba at Abel, where a wise woman persuades the city to put the rebel to death and spare itself. Joab again commands the army.

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