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2 Samuel 20:7

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There went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men; and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

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The Kingdom of David and SolomonThe united kingdom of Israel at its height under kings David and Solomon.

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Jerusalem was David’s royal center, from which Joab’s forces pursued Sheba; Gibeon, northwest of Jerusalem, was where Joab killed Amasa during the pursuit. Abel-beth-ma

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2 Samuel 20:7 mentions Abel-beth-maacah, Gibeon, Jerusalem and Jordan.

Abel-beth-maacah · Tel Abel Beth Maacah Excavations
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Jordan · Bill Rice

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