2 Samuel 2:25

Translations

Modern

The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.

Traditional

And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.

Literal

And the sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner, and they became one unit and took their stand on top of a certain hill.

Latin

Congregatique sunt filii Benjamin ad Abner: et conglobati in unum cuneum, steterunt in summitate tumuli unius.

Original

Hebrew

English

The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.

Notes

2 Samuel 2:12–32

A long civil war followed between Judah, led by David, and the northern tribes, led by Saul’s family. These events led directly to the murder of Abner (2 Samuel 3:22–39).

2 Samuel 2:1–32

After Saul died, those loyal to David (the tribe of Judah) came into conflict with those loyal to Saul’s son Ish-bosheth (the remaining tribes of Israel).

At this time, the Philistines controlled much of the land west of the Jordan River. They likely encouraged this division among the Israelites because a divided people were easier for them to control.

Theme notes and profiles

Abner David Joab