2 Samuel 20:16 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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What Does 2 Samuel 20:16 Mean?
As the wall trembles under the assault, a wise woman within the city raises her voice above the chaos. She calls for the attackers to listen and asks that Joab himself draw near, for she has something to say that could change everything.
Scripture honors her simply as wise, and her courage is striking: while soldiers batter the walls, she steps into the gap with words. Wisdom here is not retreat but bold, timely speech aimed at peace. God often works deliverance through the unexpected, raising up a single discerning voice to turn aside destruction that armies could not.
2 Samuel 20:16 in the Original Language
chakam (חָכָם), 'wise' -- marked by skill, discernment, and sound judgment in living.
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What does 2 Samuel 20:16 mean?
A wise woman calls out from the city, asking that Joab come near so she can speak with him.