Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
General references
Bible References
Mourning
2 Samuel 11:26
When Uriah's wife heard about the death of her husband Uriah, she went into mourning for the head of her household.
Ruth 3:3
So get cleaned up, put on some perfume, dress up, and go to the threshing floor, but don't let him see you until after he's finished eating and drinking.
Psalm 104:15
like wine that makes the heart of people happy, oil that makes the face glow, and food that sustains people.
Ecclesiastes 9:8
Always keep your garments white, and don't fail to anoint your head.
Matthew 6:17
But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
General references
2 Samuel 20:16
Just then a wise woman called out from the city. "Attention!" she said, "Go tell Joab "Come here! I want to talk to you!'"
Luke 7:46
You didn't anoint my head with oil, but this woman has anointed my feet with perfume.