* I am indeed.
It is very possible that the principal incidents mentioned
here were real; and that Joab found out a person whose
circumstances bore a near resemblance to that which he wished
to represent. She did not make the similitude too plain and
visible, lest the king should see her intention before she had
obtained a grant of pardon; and thus her circumstances, her
mournful tale, her widow's dress, her aged person, (for
Josephus says she was advanced in years,) and her impressive
manner, all combined to make one united irresistible
impression on the heart of the aged monarch.
12:1-3 Jud 9:8-15
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