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and go in to the king, and speak on this manner to him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
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Joab's Calculated Plan
Commentators explain that Joab didn't just give the woman a script; he carefully crafted a story and then relied on her wisdom to navigate the king's questions. He provided the core fable, but her skill was essential for the plan's success, highlighting the calculated nature of his scheme to influence David.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Come to the king - The king as a judge was accessible to all his subjects (2 Samuel 15:2; compare 1 Kings 3:16).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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