2 Samuel 14:2

“And Joab sent to Tekoah, etc.] Which Kimchi says was a city in the tribe of Asher, and others in the tribe of Benjamin, but it seems rather to be in the tribe, of Judah, (<141105>2 Chronicles 11:5,6); according Jerom f235, it was twelve miles from Jerusalem, though in another place f236 he says it was but nine; of this place was Amos, and some think f237 the woman after mentioned was his grandmother. It was proper to lay the scene of the affair to be proposed to the king at some distance, that it might not soon and easily be inquired into: and fetched thence a wise woman; one much advanced in years, as Josephus says f238, whose years had taught her wisdom by experience; a woman of good…”

“Tekoah - In the south of Judah, six miles from Bethlehem, the modern Tekua. The rough, wild district was well suited for the lawless profession of the wise woman; it abounds in caves, as does the country near Endor. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Anoint - As they used to do when they were out of a mourning state. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 14:5”

“14:2 The woman with a reputation for great wisdom was summoned to carry out a delicate mission in the royal court (cp. 20:16).”

“to Tekoah: Tekoah was a city of Judah, situated, according to Eusebius and Jerome, twelve miles south of Jerusalem. Josephus says it was not far from the castle of Herodium; and Jerome (Prologue to Amos) says it stood on a hill six miles south from Bethlehem. Dr. Poccocke places it at the same distance; and says there are still considerable ruins on the top of a hill, which is about half a mile long and a furlong broad. Ch2 11:6, Ch2 20:20; Neh 3:5, Neh 3:27; Jer 6:1; Amo 1:1, Tekoa mourning: Sa2 11:26; Rut 3:3; Psa 104:15; Ecc 9:8; Mat 6:17 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 14:3”