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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)