Sheba son of Bichri seizes on the tribal quarrel and calls Israel away from David. David orders Amasa to assemble Judah, but when Amasa delays, Joab takes control. Joab treacherously kills Amasa while greeting him, then pursues Sheba to Abel of Beth-maachah. A wise woman negotiates with Joab, the city executes Sheba, and the rebellion ends without the city being destroyed.
Sheba son of Bichri seizes on the tribal quarrel and calls Israel away from David. David orders Amasa to assemble Judah, but when Amasa delays, Joab takes control. Joab treacherously kills Amasa while greeting him, then pursues Sheba to Abel of Beth-maachah. A wise woman negotiates with Joab, the city executes Sheba, and the rebellion ends without the city being destroyed.
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