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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 20:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when he was come near unto her, etc.] As he did, upon the information of his men, that a woman on the wall had something to say to him: the woman said, [art] thou Joab? she was willing to be satisfied that he was really the general, before she would impart her mind to him: and he answered, I [am he]; the very person you ask after: and she said unto him, hear the words of thine handmaid; though a woman, vouchsafe to hear what I have to say: and he answered, I do hear: am ready to hear, and shall patiently and attentively hear whatever may be spoken; which was giving her leave and encouragement to proceed.
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