Translations
Modern
When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered.
Traditional
And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, Art thou Joab? And he answered, I am he. Then she said unto him, Hear the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear.
Literal
And he had come near to her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And He answered, “I am.” And she said to him, “Listen to the words of your maidservant.” And he answered, “I am listening.”
Latin
Qui cum accessisset ad eam, ait illi: Tu es Joab? Et ille respondit: Ego. Ad quem sic locuta est: Audi sermones ancillæ tuæ. Qui respondit: Audio.
Original
Hebrew
English
When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered.
Notes
Events
People
Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Glossary
Abel (Place) Bichri, Bichrite, Bicri David Education Ephraim, Tribe of Kerethites Kings, Books of First and Second Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Sheba (Person)
Topics
Abel-Beth-Maachah: Sheba Slain In Abishai: Overthrows Sheba Diplomacy: The Wise Woman of Abel Joab: Son of David's Sister: Causes Sheba to be Put to Death Politics: Women in The Wise Woman of Abel Who Saved the City Through Diplomacy Tact: The Wise Woman of Abel