Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That is not the case. A man named Sheba son of Bikri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Hand over this one man, and I’ll withdraw from the city.” The woman said to Joab, “His head will be thrown to you from the wall.” New Living Translation That’s not my purpose. All I want is a man named Sheba son of Bicri from the hill country of Ephraim, who has revolted against King David. If you hand over this one man to me, I will leave the town in peace.” “All right,” the woman replied, “we will throw his head over the wall to you.” English Standard Version That is not true. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, called Sheba the son of Bichri, has lifted up his hand against King David. Give up him alone, and I will withdraw from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head shall be thrown to you over the wall.” Berean Standard Bible That is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Berean Literal Bible The matter is not so! But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba son of Bichri by name, has raised his hand against the king, against David. Give up him alone, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” King James Bible The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. New King James Version That is not so. But a man from the mountains of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has raised his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him only, and I will depart from the city.” So the woman said to Joab, “Watch, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” New American Standard Bible Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has raised his hand against King David. Only turn him over, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” NASB 1995 “Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David. Only hand him over, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” NASB 1977 “Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David. Only hand him over, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Legacy Standard Bible Such is not the case. But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David. Give him over alone, and I will go from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Amplified Bible That is not true. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand [in rebellion] against King David. Only hand him over, and I will leave the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head shall be thrown to you over the wall.” Berean Annotated Bible That is not the case. But a man named Sheba (seven) son of Bichri (youthful), from the hill country of Ephraim (doubly fruitful), has lifted up his hand against the king, against David (beloved). Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city. “Look, the woman replied (YHWH is father), “his head will be thrown to you over the wall. Christian Standard Bible That is not the case. There is a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, who has rebelled against King David. Deliver this one man, and I will withdraw from the city.” The woman replied to Joab, “Watch! His head will be thrown over the wall to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible That is not my intention. There is a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, who has rebelled against King David. Deliver this one man, and I will withdraw from the city.” The woman replied to Joab, “All right. His head will be thrown over the wall to you.” American Standard Version The matter is not so: but a man of the hill-country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David; deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. Contemporary English Version That's not it at all. There's a man in your town from the hill country of Ephraim. His name is Sheba, and he is the leader of a rebellion against King David. Turn him over to me, and we will leave your town alone." The woman told Joab, "We will throw his head over the wall." English Revised Version The matter is not so: but a man of the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. GOD'S WORD® Translation That isn't the case. A man from the mountains of Ephraim by the name of Sheba, son of Bichri, has rebelled against King David. Give him to me, and I'll withdraw from the city." "That's fine," the woman told Joab. "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." Good News Translation That is not our plan. A man named Sheba son of Bikri, who is from the hill country of Ephraim, started a rebellion against King David. Hand over this one man, and I will withdraw from the city." "We will throw his head over the wall to you," she said. International Standard Version That's a lie! But there is a man from the Ephraim hill country—he's known as Bichri's son Sheba—who has rebelled against King David. Turn him over and I'll withdraw from the city!" So the woman replied, "Watch this! His head will be thrown to you over the city wall." NET Bible That's not the way things are. There is a man from the hill country of Ephraim named Sheba son of Bicri. He has rebelled against King David. Give me just this one man, and I will leave the city." The woman said to Joab, "This very minute his head will be thrown over the wall to you!" New Heart English Bible That is not the case. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bikri, has rebelled against king David. Give up him alone and I will withdraw from the city." Then the woman said to Joab, "Look, his head will be thrown to you from the wall." Webster's Bible Translation The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThat is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” World English Bible The matter is not so. But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against the king, even against David. Just deliver him, and I will depart from the city.” The woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe matter [is] not so; for a man of the hill-country of Ephraim—Sheba son of Bichri [is] his name—has lifted up his hand against the king, against David; give him up by himself, and I go away from the city.” And the woman says to Joab, “Behold, his head is cast to you over the wall.” Berean Literal Bible The matter is not so! But a man from the hill country of Ephraim, Sheba son of Bichri by name, has raised his hand against the king, against David. Give up him alone, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Young's Literal Translation The matter is not so; for a man of the hill-country of Ephraim -- Sheba son of Bichri his name -- hath lifted up his hand against the king, against David; give ye up him by himself, and I go away from the city.' And the woman saith unto Joab, 'Lo, his head is cast unto thee over the wall.' Smith's Literal Translation Not thus the word; for a man from mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri, his name, lifted up his hand against the king, against David: ye shall give him only, and I will go from the city. And the woman will say to Joab, Behold, his head being cast to thee behind the wall. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe matter is not so, but a man of mount Ephraim, Seba the son of Bochri by name, hath lifted up his hand against king David: deliver him only, and we will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab: Behold his head shall be thrown to thee from the wall. Catholic Public Domain Version The matter is not as you said. Rather, a man from mount Ephraim, Sheba, the son of Bichri, by name, has lifted up his hand against king David. Deliver him alone, and we will withdraw from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown down to you from the wall.’ New American Bible That is not the case at all. A man from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name is Sheba, son of Bichri, has rebelled against King David. Give him up, just him, and I will withdraw from the city.” Then the woman said to Joab, “His head shall be thrown to you across the wall.” New Revised Standard Version That is not the case! But a man of the hill country of Ephraim, called Sheba son of Bichri, has lifted up his hand against King David; give him up alone, and I will withdraw from the city.” The woman said to Joab, “His head shall be thrown over the wall to you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe matter is not so; but a man of mount Ephraim, Shamoa, the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against King David; deliver him alive to me and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Now his head shall be thrown to you over the wall. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is not so, but one man from the Mount of Aphrim, Shamu, son of Bakri is his name, has stretched out his hands against King David. Give him only to me and I shall remove myself from the city!” The woman said to Yuab: “Now his head will be thrown to you from the wall!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The matter is not so; but a man of the hill-country of Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David; deliver him only, and I will depart from the city.' And the woman said unto Joab: 'Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Is not the case thus, that a man of mount Ephraim, Sabee, son of Bochori by name, has even lifted up his hand against king David? Give him only to me, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sheba's Rebellion…20“Far be it!” Joab declared. “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy! 21That is not the case. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” 22Then the woman went to all the people with her wise counsel, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So he blew the ram’s horn and his men dispersed from the city, each to his own home. And Joab returned to the king in Jerusalem.… Cross References That is not the case. 1 Samuel 24:11 See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life. 1 Samuel 26:18 And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? Genesis 18:25 Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 1 Kings 12:16 When all Israel saw that the king had refused to listen to them, they answered the king: “What portion do we have in David, and what inheritance in the son of Jesse? To your tents, O Israel! Look now to your own house, O David!” So the Israelites went home, 1 Kings 1:5 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. from the hill country of Ephraim, Joshua 17:15 Joshua answered them, “If you have so many people that the hill country of Ephraim is too small for you, go to the forest and clear for yourself an area in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim.” Judges 12:1 Then the men of Ephraim assembled and crossed the Jordan to Zaphon. They said to Jephthah, “Why have you crossed over to fight the Ammonites without calling us to go with you? We will burn your house down with you inside!” 1 Samuel 1:1 Now there was a man named Elkanah who was from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim. He was the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. 2 Samuel 18:28 Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.” 1 Kings 1:5 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. 2 Samuel 15:10 Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” Jonah 1:12-15 “Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.” / Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. / So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.” … Joshua 7:24-25 Then Joshua, together with all Israel, took Achan son of Zerah, the silver, the cloak, the bar of gold, his sons and daughters, his oxen and donkeys and sheep, his tent, and everything else he owned, and brought them to the Valley of Achor. / “Why have you brought this trouble upon us?” said Joshua. “Today the LORD will bring trouble upon you!” And all Israel stoned him to death. Then they stoned the others and burned their bodies. John 11:50-51 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” / Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation, “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” 2 Samuel 4:8 They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.” Treasury of Scripture The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to you over the wall. a man 2 Samuel 20:1 And there happened to be there a man of Belial, whose name was Sheba, the son of Bichri, a Benjamite: and he blew a trumpet, and said, We have no part in David, neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to his tents, O Israel. Judges 2:9 And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash. Judges 7:24 And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. by name [heb] by his name 2 Samuel 23:18 And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three. 1 Samuel 24:6 And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD. 1 Samuel 26:9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless? his head 2 Samuel 17:2,3 And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only: … 2 Kings 10:7 And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they took the king's sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent him them to Jezreel. Jump to Previous Bichri City Country David Deliver Depart Ephraim Hand Head Hill Joab Lifted Matter Mount Sheba Thrown WallJump to Next Bichri City Country David Deliver Depart Ephraim Hand Head Hill Joab Lifted Matter Mount Sheba Thrown Wall2 Samuel 20 1. By occasion of the quarrel, Sheba rebels in Israel3. David's ten concubines are put in confinement for life 4. Amasa, made captain over Judah, is slain by Joab 14. Joab pursues Sheba to Abel 16. A wise woman saves the city by Sheba's head 23. David's officers That is not the case. This phrase indicates a clarification or correction of a misunderstanding. In the context of 2 Samuel 20, Joab, David's military commander, is addressing the people of the city of Abel Beth Maacah. The situation involves a rebellion led by Sheba, and Joab is making it clear that his intent is not to destroy the city but to deal with the rebel. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city.” “Look,” the woman replied, “his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Sheba son of BichriA Benjamite who led a rebellion against King David, causing division in Israel. 2. Joab The commander of David's army, tasked with quelling Sheba's rebellion. 3. The Wise Woman of Abel A woman from the city of Abel Beth Maacah who negotiates with Joab to save her city. 4. Abel Beth Maacah A fortified city in northern Israel where Sheba sought refuge. 5. King David The anointed king of Israel, against whom Sheba rebelled. Teaching Points The Power of Wisdom and NegotiationThe wise woman of Abel demonstrates how wisdom and negotiation can prevent unnecessary violence and save lives. In our lives, we should seek peaceful resolutions and use wisdom to address conflicts. The Consequences of Rebellion Sheba's rebellion against King David serves as a reminder of the consequences of defying God-ordained authority. We should respect and uphold the authorities God has placed in our lives, understanding the potential consequences of rebellion. The Role of Women in God's Plan The wise woman's pivotal role in resolving the conflict highlights the significant impact women can have in God's plan. We should recognize and value the contributions of women in our communities and churches. The Importance of Justice Joab's demand for Sheba alone reflects a pursuit of justice rather than indiscriminate punishment. In our dealings, we should strive for justice that is fair and targeted, avoiding collateral damage. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 20:21?2. How does 2 Samuel 20:21 illustrate the importance of wise leadership decisions? 3. What role does communication play in resolving conflict in 2 Samuel 20:21? 4. How can we apply the principle of seeking peace from 2 Samuel 20:21? 5. How does 2 Samuel 20:21 connect with Matthew 5:9 about peacemakers? 6. What can we learn about justice from the actions in 2 Samuel 20:21? 7. What does 2 Samuel 20:21 reveal about God's justice and mercy in conflict resolution? 8. How does 2 Samuel 20:21 illustrate the importance of wisdom in leadership? 9. What role does Joab play in the events of 2 Samuel 20:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 20? 11. Why would God permit ongoing conflict and bloodshed among His chosen people throughout 2 Samuel 20 if the monarchy was divinely sanctioned? 12. In 2 Samuel 20:1, how likely is it that Israel would rapidly follow Sheba's revolt so soon after Absalom's rebellion? 13. 1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath? 14. In 2 Samuel 20:16-22, how does the 'wise woman's' negotiation for Sheba's head align with the Bible's broader emphasis on justice and mercy? What Does 2 Samuel 20:21 Mean That is not the case• The wise woman of Abel first clears her city of any wrongdoing: “That is not the case” (2 Samuel 20:21). • She corrects Joab’s assumption that the entire town is complicit. Compare her peacemaking stance with Abigail’s approach in 1 Samuel 25:24–28, where she likewise distances the innocent from the guilty. • Scripture consistently warns against condemning the righteous with the wicked (Genesis 18:23; Deuteronomy 19:10). The woman’s words preserve the principle of justice by refusing collective punishment. But a man named Sheba son of Bichri, from the hill country of Ephraim • She identifies the real culprit: Sheba. See 2 Samuel 20:1, where Sheba “blew the trumpet” and called Israel to abandon David. • Mentioning the hill country of Ephraim hints at simmering tribal tensions (cf. Judges 8:1; 2 Samuel 19:41–43). • By naming him, the woman underscores that rebellion often begins with one agitator, echoing Deuteronomy 13:13, “wicked men have arisen among you and have led the inhabitants of their city astray.” Has lifted up his hand against the king, against David • “Lifting the hand” signifies overt rebellion against God’s anointed (1 Samuel 24:6). • David’s throne is not merely political; it carries covenant significance (2 Samuel 7:12–16). Therefore, opposing David is opposing the Lord’s chosen order (Romans 13:1–2). • The woman affirms David’s legitimacy and makes clear that Sheba’s revolt is treason, not a civil dispute. Deliver him alone, and I will depart from the city • Joab offers a just solution: isolate the guilty, spare the innocent. This mirrors the biblical principle that “children are not to be put to death for their fathers” (Deuteronomy 24:16; Ezekiel 18:20). • It also reflects Moses’ intercession in Numbers 16:22—“Shall one man sin, and will You be angry with all the congregation?” • Joab’s readiness to withdraw once Sheba is surrendered shows his deeper loyalty to David’s kingdom rather than a thirst for bloodshed. Look, the woman replied, his head will be thrown to you over the wall • The woman takes decisive action. By promising Sheba’s head, she shields her city from siege and bloodshed (Proverbs 15:1; Matthew 5:9). • Similar swift judgments appear in Judges 9:53 (the millstone dropped on Abimelech) and 2 Samuel 11:21 (the fate of Abimelech, son of Jerub-Besheth). • The beheading fulfills Joab’s demand and halts the rebellion without razing Abel, illustrating Proverbs 21:22—“A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.” summary 2 Samuel 20:21 shows a wise woman preserving her city by exposing the single rebel who threatened God’s anointed king. She clarifies the town’s innocence, names the offender, acknowledges the gravity of rebellion, accepts personal accountability as the remedy, and promptly delivers justice. The episode reinforces individual responsibility, respect for divinely established authority, and the power of godly wisdom to avert unnecessary destruction. (21) Mount Ephraim.--The range of hills so called because much of it lay in the tribe of Ephraim, although extending south into Benjamin.Verse 21. - The matter is not so. It seems from this verse that the citizens did not quite understand why Joab attacked them. Sheba had thrown himself into the city. and Joab, in hot pursuit, finding the gate closed - a measure of ordinary precaution upon the approach of a body of men - at once blockaded the town, and began to cast up the mount. At all events, they were ready to come to terms now, and would probably have given up Sheba at first, if Joab had demanded his surrender. A man of Mount Ephraim. Sheba was a Benjamite, but the hills of Ephraim extended into the territory of Benjamin, and retained their name (see 1 Samuel 1:1). Over the wall; Hebrew, through the wall, being the word rendered "at" a window in Genesis 26:8. It probably means through one of the apertures made for the archers.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew That [is]הַדָּבָ֗ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the case. כֵ֣ן (ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus But כִּ֡י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a man אִישׁ֩ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person named שְׁמ֗וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Sheba שֶׁ֧בַע (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7652: Sheba -- two Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Bichri, בִּכְרִ֣י (biḵ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1075: Bichri -- 'youthful', a Benjamite, perhaps also his desc from the hill country מֵהַ֨ר (mê·har) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of Ephraim, אֶפְרַ֜יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 669: Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory has lifted נָשָׂ֤א (nā·śā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take up his hand יָדוֹ֙ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand against the king, בַּמֶּ֣לֶךְ (bam·me·leḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king against David. בְּדָוִ֔ד (bə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse Deliver תְּנֽוּ־ (tə·nū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him אֹת֣וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case alone, לְבַדּ֔וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of and I will depart וְאֵלְכָ֖ה (wə·’ê·lə·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk from מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the city.” הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement “Look,” הִנֵּ֥ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! the woman הָֽאִשָּׁה֙ (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female replied, וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “his head רֹאשׁ֛וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head will be thrown מֻשְׁלָ֥ךְ (muš·lāḵ) Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away to you אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to over בְּעַ֥ד (bə·‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 1157: In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for the wall.” הַחוֹמָֽה׃ (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection Links 2 Samuel 20:21 NIV2 Samuel 20:21 NLT 2 Samuel 20:21 ESV 2 Samuel 20:21 NASB 2 Samuel 20:21 KJV 2 Samuel 20:21 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 20:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 20:21 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 20:21 French Bible 2 Samuel 20:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 20:21 The matter is not so: (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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