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A Skillful, Not Sinister, Woman
Commentators clarify that the "wise woman" from Tekoa was not a witch or disreputable figure, but rather a person known for her skill, experience, and eloquence. Joab specifically chose her for her ability to persuasively present a complex case to the king, highlighting that her "wisdom" was a practical and respected talent.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 14:2
18th Century
Theologian
Tekoah - In the south of Judah, six miles from Bethlehem, the modern Tekua. The rough, wild district was well suited for the lawless profess…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 14:2
19th Century
Bishop
Tekoah. —A village on a high hill five miles south of Bethlehem, the home of the prophet Amos. It was also the native place of Ira…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Joab sent to Tekoah
Which Kimchi says was a city in the tribe of Asher, and others in the tribe of Benjamin, but…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 14:1–20
17th Century
Minister
We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy and His clemency toward poor, guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment f…