2 Samuel 20:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Bethmaachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.”
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Read Full Chapter →Sheba travels through the tribes to the far northern city of Abel of Bethmaachah, gathering followers along the way.
What Does 2 Samuel 20:14 Mean?
The scene shifts to the fugitive. Sheba moves through the territories of Israel all the way to Abel of Bethmaachah in the far north, and his kinsmen rally to him as he goes. He is seeking a stronghold from which to sustain his revolt against David.
His flight to the edge of the land shows a rebellion running out of room. The momentum that began with a trumpet blast has dwindled to one man retreating behind distant walls. Causes built on resentment rather than truth tend to shrink this way, drawing in only a remnant before they are finally cornered.
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What does 2 Samuel 20:14 mean?
Sheba travels through the tribes to the far northern city of Abel of Bethmaachah, gathering followers along the way.