Sheba ran to Abel Beth Maacah and Joab and David's army started to siege the city. A woman spoke up, talked to Joab and he told her if they handed over Sheba, he would withdraw from the city.
The woman said to Joab, "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bicri and threw it to Joab. 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. --II Samuel 20:21b-22They sure did a lot of beheading in Bible times! I didn't know about this one though, and thought it was kind of strange how they just tossed it over the wall! This woman was not only wise, but also brave to step in and take control of the situation like that. I think it's odd though that her name isn't even mentioned.
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This was a bit confusing, but sometimes the Bible is hard to understand for me. Almost need a translator and I'm guessing a lot of it was that it was a different time.
Have a blessed Sunday. :)
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