2 Samuel 20:13-22

13As soon as he was removed from the road, all the men went on after Joab to pursue Sheba the son of Bichri.

14Now he went on through all the tribes of Israel to Abel, that is, Beth-maacah, and all the Berites; and they assembled and went after him as well. 15And they came and besieged him in 1Abel Beth-maacah, and 2they 3built up an assault ramp against the city, and it stood against the outer rampart; and all the people who were with Joab were wreaking destruction in order to topple the wall. 16Then 4a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen, listen! Please tell Joab, ‘Come here that I may speak with you.’” 17So he approached her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And he answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Listen to the words of your slave.” And he said, “I am listening.” 18Then she spoke, saying, “In the past they used to say, ‘They will undoubtedly ask advice at Abel,’ and that is how they ended a dispute. 19I am one of those who are ready for peace and faithful in Israel. 5You are trying to destroy a city, even a mother in Israel. Why would you swallow up 6the inheritance of the Lord?” 20Joab replied, “Far be it, far be it from me that I would consume or destroy! 21Such is not the case. But a man from 7the hill country of Ephraim, 8Sheba the son of Bichri by name, has raised his hand against King David. Only turn him over, and I will depart from the city.” And the woman said to Joab, “Behold, his head will be thrown to you over the wall.” 22Then the woman 9wisely came to all the people. And they cut off the head of Sheba the son of Bichri and threw it to Joab. So 10he blew the trumpet, and they were dispersed from the city, each to his tent. Joab also returned to the king at Jerusalem.