## to Abel, to Beth Maacah ##

"Abel of Beth Maacha" or "Abel Beth Maacha." Both names refer to the same place. It is a city near the tribe of Dan. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## of the Berites ##

This is the name of a people group. It may refer to the descendants of Bichri.

## and also pursued Sheba ##

"and also followed Sheba"

## They caught up with him ##

"Joab and the soldiers caught up with him"

## against the city against the wall ##

"against the city wall"

## Listen, please listen ##

This is repeated for emphasis. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])