Then the woman went unto all the people in her wisdom. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri, and cast it out to Joab. And he blew a trumpet, and they retired from the city, every man to his tent. And Joab returned to Jerusalem unto the king.
Then the woman went to all the people with her wise plan. They cut off the head of Sheba, the son of Bichri, and threw it out to Joab. Joab blew a trumpet, and his army withdrew from the city, with every soldier returning to his camp. Then Joab went back to Jerusalem to the king.
The wise woman convinced her people to execute the rebel Sheba and give his head to Joab, which ended the siege and saved their city.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of King David's reign over Israel, following the rebellion of Absalom, another uprising led by Sheba son of Bichri emerged as a threat to the kingdom. Sheba rallied the northern tribes against David, prompting Joab, David's loyal military commander, to pursue and besiege the city where Sheba had taken refuge. The wise woman of the city played a key role by negotiating with Joab to avoid destruction, leading the people to execute Sheba and end the conflict.
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