2Sa 20:20 | MHM | STEP | v. 20-21 : Joab replied that he did not want to destroy the city. He said, Far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy (2 Samuel 20:20 ). The only reason for the attack was that the city was hiding Sheba, a traitor. If they handed over Sheba, Joab would leave them in peace (2 Samuel 20:21 ). The wise woman quickly agreed and promised, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee presently .

‏ 2 Samuel 20:20

v. 20-21: Joab replied that he did not want to destroy the city. He said, Far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy (2 Samuel 20:20 ^a). The only reason for the attack was that the city was hiding Sheba, a traitor. If they handed over Sheba, Joab would leave them in peace (2 Samuel 20:21 ^b). The wise woman quickly agreed and promised, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee presently.