2 Samuel 20 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021(NRSVUE)

2 Samuel 20The Rebellion of Sheba

1 passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel of Beth-maacah, and all the Bichrites assembled and followed him inside.

15 came and besieged him in Abel of Beth-maacah; they threw up a siege ramp against the city, and it stood against the rampart. Joab’s forces were battering the wall to break it down.

16 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was in command of the Cherethites and the Pelethites;

24Adoram was in charge of the forced labor; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder;

252 Sam 8.17Sheva was secretary; Zadok and Abiathar were priests;

262 Sam 23.38and Ira the Jairite was also David’s priest.