2 Samuel 20:16

Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:16

BSB

a wise woman called out from the city, "Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him."

AKJV

Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, to Joab, Come near here, that I may speak with you.

CPDV

And a wise woman exclaimed from the city: "Listen, listen, and say to Joab: Draw near, and I will speak with you."

ERV

Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

NHEB

Then a wise woman cried out of the city, "Hear, hear. Please say to Joab, 'Come near here, that I may speak with you.'"

SMT

And a wise woman will call out of the city, Hear ye, hear ye; say now to Joab, Come near hither and I will speak to you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:16

ThencriedH7121VerbawiseH2450Adjective womanH802Noun FeminineoutofthecityH5892Noun Masculine HearH8085 hearH8085 sayH559VerbIprayyouuntoJoabH3097Proper Name MasculineComenearH7126VerbhitherthatImayspeakH1696Verbwiththee

Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 20:16

Summary

Intelligent woman calls out requesting military negotiation

Place

Abel of Bethmaachah

Event

Woman requests audience with Joab

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC