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2 Samuel 20:18 · KJV

"Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.
17And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, Art thou Joab? And he answered, I am he. Then she said unto him, Hear the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear.
18Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.
19I 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?
20And Joab answered and said, Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you seek counsel when facing decisions?

2

What does it mean to you to be a source of wisdom for others?

3

When have you experienced the value of community advice?

Life Application

community

Engage with your community to seek and offer wisdom in decision-making.

communication

Practice open dialogue with others to foster understanding and resolution.

Places in This Verse

Abel

Abel was a city recognized for its wise inhabitants who provided counsel. It served as a significant location during times of conflict in Israel's history.

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