Type: place
Content: A region where Sheba rebelled and formed a power base.
2 Sam 20:14Sheba) passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel), and to Beth Maacah), and to all the land of Berim. And all the Berites assembled and followed him.2 Sam 20:15And they came and besieged him in Abel) of Beth Maacah). They cast up a mound against the city, and it stood against the outer wall, and all the people who were with Joab) were battering the wall to throw it down.2 Sam 20:16Then a wise woman called from the city, “Hear, hear! Tell Joab), ‘Come here, that I may speak to you.’”2 Sam 20:17And Joab) came near her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab)?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Listen to the words of your servant.” And he answered, “I am listening.”2 Sam 20:18Then she said, “They used to say in former times, ‘Let them inquire at Abel),’ and so they settled the matter.