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II Samuel Chapter 20

THE PROPHETS

II SAMUEL

SHMUEL II

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 20

II Samuel Chapter 20 Records Another Rebellion Against David in the Making

No Matter How Good You May Be You Can Never Please Everybody

Another person rise up against David with no apparent reason.

Nonetheless, it is short-lived.

Hence, as much as possible try to ignore those who go against you.

Avoidance is just another best move to treat a dog that keeps barking at you.

“The Rebellion of Sheba Son of Bichri”
“The Leaders of David’s Court”

There happened to be there a certain base man by the name of Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite; he sounded the shofar and said, “We have no part in David and we have no heritage in the son of Jesse! Every man [back] to his tents, O Israel!”
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David then said to Abishai, “Now Sheba son of Bichri will do us more harm than Absalom! So you take your lord’s servants yourself and chase after him, lest he find himself some fortified cities and [secure his] rescue [before] our eyes.”
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Joab’s men went after him, as well as the archers and the slingers and all the mighty men; they left Jerusalem to chase after Sheba son of Bichri.
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A wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please say to Joab, ‘Come close to here, so that I may speak to you.’”
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The matter is not so. Rather a man from mount Ephraim, his name is Sheba son of Bichri, has raised up his hand against the king, against David. Turn over him alone, and I will go away from the city.” The woman then said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall!”
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In her wisdom, the woman then went to all the people and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. He sounded the shofar and they all disbanded from the city, every man to his tents. And Joab then returned to Jerusalem, to the king.
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Joab was [commander] of the entire army of Israel, with Benaiah son of Johaida over the archers and the slingers;
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1 Now there chanced to be there a base man, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite; and he blew a ‘shofar’ and declared, “We have no portion of David, neither have we an inheritence in the son of Jesse; every man to his tents, O’ Israel.”
2 And all the men of Israel went up from after David, following Sheba the son of Bichri, but the men of Judah cleaved to their king from the Jordan until Jerusalem.
3 And David came to his house in Jerusalem, and the king took the ten women [who were his] concubines, whom he had left to keep the house, and he put them in a guard-house where he sustained them, but he came not upon them. And they remained bound as widows [with husband yet] alive until the day of their death.
4 And the king said to Amasa, “Call together for me the men of Judah [within] three days, then be here present.”
5 And Amasa went to call together the men of Judah, but he tarried past the set time which he had appointed him.
6 And David said to Abishai, “Now Sheba the son of Bichri will cause us more harm than did Absalom; [therefore] take you your lord’s servants and pursue after him, lest he find for himself fortified cities and save [himself before] our eyes.”
7 And Joab’s men went after him with the archers and the slingers and all the warriors; and they went out of Jerusalem to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.
8 They were by the great stone which is in Gibeon, when Amasa came before them. And Joab was girded with his military coat as apparel, and thereon was a girded sword in its sheath [which was] fastened to his loins and he went forth, and it fell out.
9 And Joab said to Amasa, “Is all well with you, my brother?” And Joab’s right hand took hold of Amasa’s beard [as if] to kiss him.
10 And Amasa took no heed of the sword that was in Joab’s hand; and he struck him with it to the fifth rib and he spilled out his bowels to the ground, and though he did not repeat, he [nevertheless] died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued Sheba the son of Bichri.
11 And one of Joab’s young men stood by him and he said, “He that favors Joab, and he that is for David, let him follow Joab.”
12 And Amasa was wallowing in blood in the middle of the highway. And the man saw that all the people remained standing, so he veered Amasa off the highway into the field, and he threw a garment over him when he saw that everyone who came upon him stood still.
13 When he was removed from the highway, all the people passed on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.
14 And he passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth Maacah, and all the Berites; and they gathered together and they went after him too.
15 And they came and they besieged him in Abel of Beth-maacah, and they spilled [dirt to form] a mound against the city and it stood with [only] its inner wall; and all the people that were with Joab were battering to throw down the wall.
16 And a wise woman called out from within the city, ‘Hear, hear; say, I pray you, to Joab: ‘Come closer to here so that I may speak to you.’
17 And he came near to her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And he said, “I am” And she said to him: ‘Hear the words of your handmaid.’ And he said: ‘I am listening.’
18 And she spoke saying: “Surely they should have spoken first [to hear what they have] to say, had they inquired of [the people of] Abel, and so would they have made peace.
19 I am of [those] that are peaceful and faithful to Israel; [Why then] do you seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel? Why should you swallow up the inheritance of the Lord?”
20 And Joab answered: ‘Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up, or that I should destroy.
21 The matter is not so; but a man of the hills of Ephraim named Sheba the son of Bichri has lifted his hand against the king, against David; Give us him alone and I will depart from the city.’ And the woman said to Joab, “His head shall be thrown to you over the wall.”
22 And 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. And he blew the shofar, and they dispersed from the city, every man to his tents. And Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
23 And Joab was over the entire army of Israel; and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the archers and the slingers.
24 And Adoram was over the tribute; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder.
25 And Shvah was scribe; and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.
26 And Ira the Jairite was a chief official to David.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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