Parallel Verses New International Version She continued, "Long ago they used to say, 'Get your answer at Abel,' and that settled it. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And she spoke saying, They were wont to speak in old time saying, Just inquire in Abel; and so they ended. World English Bible Then she spoke, saying, "They were used to say in old times, 'They shall surely ask counsel at Abel;' and so they settled it. Young's Literal Translation and she speaketh, saying, 'They spake often in former times, saying, Let them diligently ask at Abel, and so they finished. 2 Samuel 20:18 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey shall surely ask counsel at Abel - This is a proverb, but from what it originated we know not; nor can we exactly say what it means: much must be supplied to bring it to speak sense. Abel was probably famed for the wisdom of its inhabitants; and parties who had disputes appealed to their judgment, which appears to have been in such high reputation as to be final by consent of all parties. To this the wise woman refers, and intimates to Joab that he should have proceeded in this way before he began to storm the city, and destroy the peaceable inhabitants. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge They were wont, etc. or, They plainly spake in the beginning, saying, Surely they will ask of Abel, and so make an end. Deuteronomy 20:10,11 When you come near to a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it... Library Appendix 2 Extracts from the Babylon TalmudMassecheth Berachoth, or Tractate on Benedictions [76] Mishnah--From what time is the "Shema" said in the evening? From the hour that the priests entered to eat of their therumah [77] until the end of the first night watch. [78] These are the words of Rabbi Eliezer. But the sages say: Till midnight. Rabban Gamaliel says: Until the column of the morning (the dawn) rises. It happened, that his sons came back from a banquet. They said to him: "We have not said the Shema.'" He said to them, "If the column … Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Cross References 2 Samuel 20:17 He went toward her, and she asked, "Are you Joab?" "I am," he answered. She said, "Listen to what your servant has to say." "I'm listening," he said. 2 Samuel 20:19 We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the LORD's inheritance?" Jump to Previous Abel Advice Ago Continued Counsel Dan Diligently Dispute End Ended Faith Finished Formerly Good Inquire Israel Matter Often Ordered Question Settled Speak Surely Time Used WontJump to Next Abel Advice Ago Continued Counsel Dan Diligently Dispute End Ended Faith Finished Formerly Good Inquire Israel Matter Often Ordered Question Settled Speak Surely Time Used WontLinks 2 Samuel 20:18 NIV2 Samuel 20:18 NLT 2 Samuel 20:18 ESV 2 Samuel 20:18 NASB 2 Samuel 20:18 KJV 2 Samuel 20:18 Bible Apps 2 Samuel 20:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 20:18 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 20:18 French Bible 2 Samuel 20:18 German Bible 2 Samuel 20:18 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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