2 Samuel 20:18-20

The Voice

Woman: ¹⁸ In the old days, people used to say, “Let’s ask for guidance at Abel,” and there they would resolve their differences. ¹⁹ I am one of the many in Israel who are faithful and peaceful. Why would you destroy a city that has been a mother to Israel? Why would you knock down what the Eternal One has built?

Joab: ²⁰ I’m certainly not here to destroy the city.