2 Samuel 20:18-20

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¹⁸ So she told him, “There used to be a saying, ‘If you want to settle an argument, ask advice at Abel.’ For we always give wise counsel. ¹⁹ You are destroying an ancient, peace-loving city, loyal to Israel. Should you destroy what is the Lord’s?”

²⁰ And Joab replied, “That isn’t it at all.