was Joab right to almost annihilate the city of Abel?
While Joab often used underhanded means, in this case Joab was right. He was supposed to catch the rebel Sheba, and the city of Abel should not be offering Sheba refuge. If the city of Abel would turn Sheba over to him, Joab had nothing against the city. However, if the city of Abel offered protection to a rebel, then the city would share in the rebellion too. A point we can learn today is that if we help and aid people in their rebellion against God, then we are sharing in their sin also. Q: In 2 Sam 20:15-26, was the advice of the woman from Abel right, to behead Sheba? A: Two points to consider in the answer. Pragmatism: The residents of the town would prefer that Sheba die than everyone be killed. Righteousness: Sheba was a rebel to David, Gods anointed king. It was not right that they grant him asylum. Conclusion: Sometimes believers must be willing to pay a great cost for righteousness. However, in some cases such as this, righteousness is the safest course as well as the best co
