2 Samuel 20:18

Then she spake, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 20:18

BSB
Then the woman said, "Long ago they used to say, 'Seek counsel at Abel,' and that is how disputes were settled.
AKJV
Then she spoke, saying, They were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.
CPDV
And again she spoke: "A word was said in the old proverb, 'Those who would inquire, let them inquire in Abel.' And so they would reach a conclusion.
ERV
Then she spake, saying, they were wont to speak in old time, saying, They shall surely ask counsel at Abel: and so they ended the matter.
NHEB
Then she spoke, saying, "They used to say a saying, 'Let them inquire in Abel and in Dan whether
SMT
And she will say, saying, They will speak the word in the beginning, saying, They will ask an asking in Abel: and thus they finished.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 20:18

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Samuel 20:18
Summary
Woman references city's reputation for wise counsel
Place
Abel of Bethmaachah
Event
Woman cites city's consulted reputation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative