2 Samuel 20:14
2 Samuel 20:14 in Multiple Translations
Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him.
¶ And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.
And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-maacah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.
And Sheba went through all the tribes of Israel, to Abel of Beth-maacah; and all the Bichrites came together and went in after him.
In the meantime Sheba had gone around all the tribes of Israel and eventually ended up in the town of Abel-beth-maacah. All the Bichrites gathered for battle and followed him into the town.
And he went through all the tribes of Israel vnto Abel, and Bethmaachah and all places of Berim: and they gathered together, and went also after him.
And he passeth over through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth-Maachah, and to all the Berites, and they are assembled, and go in also after him,
He went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, to Beth Maacah, and all the Berites. They were gathered together, and went also after him.
And he went through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, and to Beth-maachah, and all the Berites: and they were assembled, and went also after him.
Now he had passed through all the tribes of Israel unto Abela and Bethmaacha: and all the chosen men were gathered together unto him.
Sheba went through all the tribes of Israel, and arrived at Abel-Beth-Maacah town in the northern part of Israel. There, all the members of his father Bichri’s clan gathered, and went with Sheba into the town.
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2 Samuel 20:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַֽ/יַּעֲבֹ֞ר
בְּ/כָל
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
אָבֵ֛לָ/ה
וּ/בֵ֥ית
מַעֲכָ֖ה
וְ/כָל
הַ/בֵּרִ֑ים
ו/יקלהו
וַ/יִּקָּ֣הֲל֔וּ
וַ/יָּבֹ֖אוּ
אַף
אַחֲרָֽי/ו
וַֽ/יַּעֲבֹ֞ר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
shêbeṭ
H7626
tribe
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אָבֵ֛לָ/ה
ʼÂbêl
H59
Abel
N-proper | Suff
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth Maʻăkâh
H1038
-beth-maacah
Conj | N-proper
מַעֲכָ֖ה
Bêyth Maʻăkâh
H1038
-beth-maacah
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
הַ/בֵּרִ֑ים
Bêrîy
H1276
Bichrites
Art | Ngmpa
ו/יקלהו
qâlahh
H7035
to gather
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וַ/יִּקָּ֣הֲל֔וּ
qâhal
H6950
to gather
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
וַ/יָּבֹ֖אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אַף
ʼaph
H637
also
DirObjM
אַחֲרָֽי/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 20:14
וַֽ/יַּעֲבֹ֞ר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
shêbeṭ
H7626
"tribe"
N-mp
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אָבֵ֛לָ/ה
ʼÂbêl
H59
"Abel"
N-proper | Suff
Abel refers to two places in Palestine, one of which is a city in northern Israel near Bethmaachah. The name Abel is also associated with a city called Abel-beth-maachah.
Definition: A city in northern Israel near Bethmaachah Another name of a.vel bet-ma.a.khah (אָבֵל בֵּית־מֲעַכָה "Abel-beth-maachah" H0062)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Abel. See also: 1 Samuel 6:18; 2 Samuel 20:15; 2 Samuel 20:18.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
Bêyth Maʻăkâh
H1038
"-beth-maacah"
Conj | N-proper
Beth-maakah means house of pressure, a place in the northern kingdom of Israel. It is also known as Abel-beth-maacah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-maachah = "house of pressure" a place in the northern kingdom Combined with a.vel (אָבֵל "Abel" H0059H)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-maachah. See also: 2 Samuel 20:14; 2 Samuel 20:15.
מַעֲכָ֖ה
Bêyth Maʻăkâh
H1038
"-beth-maacah"
N-proper
Beth-maakah means house of pressure, a place in the northern kingdom of Israel. It is also known as Abel-beth-maacah and appears in the Bible as a location in the region.
Definition: Beth-maachah = "house of pressure" a place in the northern kingdom Combined with a.vel (אָבֵל "Abel" H0059H)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Beth-maachah. See also: 2 Samuel 20:14; 2 Samuel 20:15.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/בֵּרִ֑ים
Bêrîy
H1276
"Bichrites"
Art | Ngmpa
The Berites were a group of people descended from Beri, living in Palestine during the United Monarchy. They are mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:1 as the family of Sheba. The name Berites means 'my well'.
Definition: People descended from Beri, a man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.20.1; father of: Sheba (H7652A) Group of bikh.ri (בִּכְרִי "Bichri" H1075) § Berites = "my well: of the well" a tribe who are named with Abel and Beth-maachah, and who were therefore doubtless situated in the north of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Berites. See also: 2 Samuel 20:14.
ו/יקלהו
qâlahh
H7035
"to gather"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to gather people together, like a community coming to worship. It appears in the Bible when people assemble for important events. In the book of Exodus, the Israelites gather together to receive God's commands.
Definition: (Niphal) to assemble, be gathered together Another spelling of qa.hal (קָהַל "to gather" H6950)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: gather together. See also: 2 Samuel 20:14.
וַ/יִּקָּ֣הֲל֔וּ
qâhal
H6950
"to gather"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To gather people together, often for a special purpose like worship or war, as seen in Exodus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes Also means: qa.lah (קָלַהּ "to gather" H7035)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). See also: Exodus 32:1; 2 Samuel 20:14; Jeremiah 26:9.
וַ/יָּבֹ֖אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אַף
ʼaph
H637
"also"
DirObjM
The Hebrew word for 'also' or 'addition', used to connect ideas or show a relationship between them, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean 'though' or 'yet', indicating a contrast. This word is often used to add emphasis or provide more information.
Definition: conj (denoting addition, esp of something greater) 1) also, yea, though, so much the more adv 2) furthermore, indeed Aramaic equivalent: aph (אַף "also" H0638)
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: also, [phrase] although, and (furthermore, yet), but, even, [phrase] how much less (more, rather than), moreover, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:1; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 16:7.
אַחֲרָֽי/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 20:14
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- 2 Samuel 20:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 20:14
Context — Sheba’s Rebellion
12But Amasa wallowed in his blood in the middle of the road, and when the man saw that all the troops were stopping there, he dragged the body off the road into a field and threw a garment over it.
13As soon as Amasa’s body was removed from the road, all the men went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bichri.
14Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel-beth-maacah and through the entire region of the Berites, who gathered together and followed him.
15And Joab’s troops came and besieged Sheba in Abel-beth-maacah and built a siege ramp against the outer rampart of the city. As all the troops with Joab were battering the wall to topple it, 16a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 15:29 | In the days of Pekah king of Israel, Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came and captured Ijon, Abel-beth-maacah, Janoah, Kedesh, Hazor, Gilead, and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and he took the people as captives to Assyria. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 15:20 | And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-beth-maacah, and the whole land of Naphtali, including the region of Chinnereth. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 16:4 | And Ben-hadad listened to King Asa and sent the commanders of his armies against the cities of Israel, conquering Ijon, Dan, Abel-maim, and all the store cities of Naphtali. |
| 4 | Joshua 18:25 | Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, |
| 5 | Numbers 21:16 | From there they went on to Beer, the well where the LORD said to Moses, “Gather the people so that I may give them water.” |
2 Samuel 20:14 Summary
This verse tells us that Sheba, a rebellious leader, traveled through the tribes of Israel and gathered followers, including the Berites, who joined him in his rebellion against King David. This story reminds us that rebellion against God's appointed leaders can have serious consequences, as seen in 1 Samuel 15:23. Just as Sheba's actions led to a pursuit by Joab's troops, our own rebellious choices can lead to trouble and harm, but by following God's Word and submitting to His authority, we can find peace and guidance, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sheba son of Bichri and why was he significant in this story?
Sheba son of Bichri was a rebellious leader who opposed King David, as seen in 2 Samuel 20:1-2, and his actions led to a pursuit by Joab's troops, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:13.
What was the location of Abel-beth-maacah and why was it important in this context?
Abel-beth-maacah was a city located in the northern part of Israel, and it was significant in this story because it was the place where Sheba and his followers gathered, as stated in 2 Samuel 20:14-15, and where Joab's troops eventually besieged them.
Why did the Berites gather together and follow Sheba?
The Berites gathered together and followed Sheba, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:14, likely because they were persuaded by his rebellious message or were seeking to join forces with him in opposition to King David, similar to how other groups followed rebellious leaders in 1 Kings 12:16-17.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of loyalty and rebellion in 2 Samuel?
This verse highlights the theme of loyalty and rebellion in 2 Samuel, as seen in the contrast between Sheba's rebellion and the loyalty of those who remained faithful to King David, such as Joab and his troops, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 20:13, and is reminiscent of the warnings against rebellion in Deuteronomy 13:12-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which we can be tempted to follow rebellious leaders or ideas, and how can we remain faithful to God's appointed authorities?
- How does the pursuit of Sheba by Joab's troops illustrate the consequences of rebellion against God's anointed leaders, as seen in 1 Samuel 26:9-11?
- What role do persuasive words and charismatic leaders play in leading people into rebellion, and how can we discern truth from falsehood, as warned in 2 Timothy 4:3-4?
- In what ways can we, like the Berites, be swayed by popular opinion or the influence of others, and how can we cultivate a deeper commitment to following God's Word, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105-112?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 20:14
And he went through all the tribes of Israel,.... That is, Sheba the son of Bichri, last mentioned, 2 Samuel 20:13, who passed through all the tribes of Israel to get as many to be of his party as he
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 20:14
And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth-ma'achah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
He went; either, 1. Joab, who pursued Sheba through all the tribes as far as Abel. Or rather, 2. Sheba, who was last mentioned, who marched from tribe to tribe to stir them up to sedition; and to him the following words seem best to agree. Unto Abel, and to Beth-aachah, or rather, to Abel, even to Beth-maachah, i.e. unto Abel-beth-maachah, as this place is called here in the Hebrew text, , to distinguish it from other Abels; and to signify that this was that Abel which was in the tribe of Naphtali in the northern border of Canaan, towards that part of Syria called Maachah, . The Berites; such as lived in the city or territory of Beeroth of Benjamin, , who being of the same tribe, if not city, with Sheba, and his greatest acquaintance and friends, or being most implacable against David, adhered to Sheba, and followed him through all the tribes of Israel. They were gathered together, to wit, the tribes of Israel, i. e. a considerable number of them; as might well be expected, when the discontents were so high and general. After him, i.e. after Sheba.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
2 Samuel 20:14 And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.Ver. 14. And he went through all the tribes of Israel.] First Sheba did, and then Joab at the heels of him, as our forces were at the heels of the gunpowder plotters, who fled from one county to another, after that they were discovered, but could not escape the divine vengeance: which the Greeks fitly call Aδραστεια, because it cannot be avoided.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
(14) Unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah.—Abel has been identified with the modern Christian village of Abil (called “Abil-el-Kamh,” on account of the excellence of its wheat (north-west of Lake Huleh). It is called “Abel-Beth-maachah,” in 2 Samuel 20:15 (the “of” should be omitted), and is spoken of under that name in 1 Kings 15:20 and 2 Kings 15:29 in connection with Ijon and Dan, and in the same connection is called “Abel-maim” (“Abel of waters”) in 2 Chronicles 16:4, to distinguish it from other places of the same name. It was at the extreme north of the land. All the Berites.—Apparently a family, or clan, in the north of Israel, otherwise entirely unknown. The LXX. and Vulg. here apparently follow a different text. The Bishop of Bath and Wells supposes the Hebrew word to be a form of the word for “fortresses,” but no such form is known.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
Verse 14. Unto Abel] This is supposed to have been the capital of the district called Abilene in St. Luke's Gospel, Lu 3:1. Beth-maachah] Is supposed to have been in the northern part of the Holy Land, on the confines of Syria, and probably in the tribe of Naphtali.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 20:14
14–22. Sheba besieged in Abel-Beth-Maachah 14. And he went] Joab marched rapidly northward, gathering forces as he went. unto Abel, and to Beth-maachah] Abel was apparently near Beth-Maachah, which is not elsewhere mentioned as a distinct place, and was commonly called Abel-beth-Maachah to distinguish it from other places named Abel (= meadow). It was also known as Abel Maim = meadow of waters (2 Chronicles 16:4). It was one of the towns which fell a prey to Benhadad (1 Kings 15:20), and afterwards to Tiglath-pileser (2 Kings 15:29). The name Maachah may point to some connexion with the Syrian kingdom of that name (ch. 2 Samuel 10:6). Its site is supposed to be marked by the village of Abil, about twelve miles north of Lake Huleh, the ancient Waters of Merom. all the Berites] If the text is sound, Berim or the Berites must be the name of a district or people in northern Palestine otherwise unknown to us. But perhaps following the Vulg. and the indications of the Sept. we should read and all the chosen men were gathered together.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 20:14
Abel - More commonly called 2 Samuel 20:15 “Abel-Beth-maachah” to distinguish it from other places of the name of “Abel” (a grassy plain).
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 20:14
14. Through all the tribes — That is, all the tribes whose territory lay between Jerusalem and Abel, namely, Benjamin, Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 20:14
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The Water of Life by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of the well in the Book of Numbers. The well was the subject of a divine promise from God, who said He would provide water. The peo |
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Isaac, a Man of the Wells by Don Courville | This sermon delves into the story of Isaac and the wells, highlighting the importance of living under the authority of God's presence, the consequences of compromise and strife, an |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 475 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of wells in the Bible. He starts by referencing the story of Abraham's servant finding Isaac a wife at a well. The preacher |
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Becoming a Well of Living Water by Allan Halton | Allan Halton preaches about the significance of wells in the Bible, symbolizing spiritual nourishment and life-giving water in times of drought and barrenness. From Abraham to Mose |