2Sa 20:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18-19 : The woman explained that Abel was famous for wisdom and had always helped solve problems in Israel (2 Samuel 20:18 ). The city was known for peace and loyalty, not for rebellion (2 Samuel 20:19 ). She said destroying the city would hurt all of Israel, since it was part of the inheritance of the Lord . She also reminded Joab that he should have offered peace before attacking, as the law of war commanded (Deuteronomy 20:10 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 20:18

v. 18-19: The woman explained that Abel was famous for wisdom and had always helped solve problems in Israel (2 Samuel 20:18 ^a). The city was known for peace and loyalty, not for rebellion (2 Samuel 20:19 ^b). She said destroying the city would hurt all of Israel, since it was part of the inheritance of the Lord. She also reminded Joab that he should have offered peace before attacking, as the law of war commanded (Deuteronomy 20:10 ^c).