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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So they stood up and were counted off—twelve men for Benjamin and Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So twelve men were chosen to fight from each side—twelve men of Benjamin representing Ishbosheth son of Saul, and twelve representing David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they arose and passed over by number, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and were counted off—twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which <i>pertained</i> to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they arose and went over by number, twelve from Benjamin, <i>followers</i> of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and went over by count, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So they arose and went over by count, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So they arose and went over by count, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So they arose and went over by count, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So they stood up and went over by number, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and were counted off—twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve from David’s soldiers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and were counted off—12 for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and 12 from David&#8217s soldiers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and twelve of Ishbosheth's men from the tribe of Benjamin got up to fight twelve of David's men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then they arose and went over by number; twelve for Benjamin, and for Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The men got up and were counted as they passed by. Twelve were from the tribe of Benjamin (representing Saul's son Ishbosheth), and twelve were from David's officers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So twelve men, representing Ishbosheth and the tribe of Benjamin, fought twelve of David's men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they got up and twelve were counted to represent Benjamin and Saul's son Ish-bosheth and twelve to represent members of David's staff. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and were counted off?twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they got up and crossed over by number: twelve belonging to Benjamin and to Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then they arose and went over by number: twelve of the sons of Benjamin of Ishbaal the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then there arose, and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, who pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of David’s servants. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they rise and pass over, in number twelve of Benjamin, even of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they rise and pass over, in number twelve of Benjamin, even of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will rise and pass over by number, twelve to Benjamin, and to the man of shame, son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then there arose and went over twelve in number of Benjamin, of the part of Isboseth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, they rose up and crossed over, twelve in number of Benjamin, from the side of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, and twelve of the youths of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So they rose and were counted off: twelve of the Benjaminites of Ishbaal, son of Saul, and twelve of David’s servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they came forward and were counted as they passed by, twelve for Benjamin and Ishbaal son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then there arose and went over by number twelve of the men of Benjamin, who belonged to Ashbashul the son of Saul and twelve of the men of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they arose, and twelve of Benyamin of Ashbashul son of Shaul and twelve of the men of David passed over by number<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then they arose and passed over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there arose and passed over by number twelve of the children of Benjamin, belonging to Jebosthe the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/2-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=403" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">War Between the Houses of David and Saul</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>Then Abner said to Joab, “Let us have the young men get up and compete before us.” “Let them get up,” Joab replied. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qu·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">So they got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘aḇ·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: ḇə·mis·pār (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">and were counted off—</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nêm (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: lə·ḇin·yā·min (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">for Benjamin</a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: ū·lə·’îš Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul."></a> <a href="/hebrew/378.htm" title="378: bō·šeṯ (Conj-w, Prep:: N-proper-ms) -- Man of shame, a son of Saul and king of Isr. From 'iysh and bosheth; man of shame; Ish- Bosheth, a son of King Saul.">and Ish-bosheth</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">of Saul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·nêm (Conj-w:: Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">and twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">for David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: mê·‘aḇ·ḏê (Prep-m:: N-mpc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>Then each man grabbed his opponent by the head and thrust his sword into his opponent’s side, and they all fell together. So this place, which is in Gibeon, is called Helkath-hazzurim.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-19.htm">1 Samuel 17:19-20</a></span><br />They are with Saul and all the men of Israel in the Valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines.” / So David got up early in the morning, left the flock with a keeper, loaded up, and set out as Jesse had instructed him. He reached the camp as the army was marching out to its position and shouting the battle cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-49.htm">1 Samuel 14:49-52</a></span><br />Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan, Ishvi, and Malchishua. His two daughters were named Merab (his firstborn) and Michal (his younger daughter). / His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-11.htm">1 Chronicles 11:11-14</a></span><br />This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Judges 20:16-17</a></span><br />Among all these soldiers there were 700 select left-handers, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair without missing. / The Israelites, apart from Benjamin, mobilized 400,000 swordsmen, each one an experienced warrior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6-7</a></span><br />And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai. / That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-5.htm">1 Samuel 18:5-7</a></span><br />So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. / As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-14</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50-51</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/31-1.htm">1 Samuel 31:1-2</a></span><br />Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/13-22.htm">1 Samuel 13:22-23</a></span><br />So on the day of battle not a sword or spear could be found in the hands of the troops with Saul and Jonathan; only Saul and his son Jonathan had weapons. / And a garrison of the Philistines had gone out to the pass at Michmash.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-16.htm">Count</a> <a href="/judges/21-9.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">Ish-Bo'sheth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-21.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-10.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-13.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/judges/21-10.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Count</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-21.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Ishbosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Ish-Bosheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">Ish-Bo'sheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/9-9.htm">Pertained</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-20.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-6.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">David, by God's direction, with his company goes up to Hebron </a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">where he is made king of Judah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-5.htm">He commends them of Jabesh Gilead for their king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-8.htm">Abner makes Ishbosheth king of Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-12.htm">A mortal skirmish between twelve of Abner's and twelve of Joab's men.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">Asahel is slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">At Abner's motion, Joab sounds a retreat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/2-32.htm">Asahel's burial</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of being "counted off" suggests a military or ceremonial setting, where individuals are selected for a specific purpose. In the context of ancient Israel, such counting often preceded a battle or significant event, reflecting the importance of order and structure in military engagements.<p><b>twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul,</b><br>The number twelve is significant in biblical terms, often representing completeness or the twelve tribes of Israel. Here, it signifies a representative group from the tribe of Benjamin, aligning with Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. This highlights the division within Israel after Saul's death, with some tribes supporting Ish-bosheth as king. The tribe of Benjamin, Saul's own tribe, naturally aligns with his son, indicating loyalty and familial ties. This division sets the stage for the conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David.<p><b>and twelve for David.</b><br>Similarly, the twelve men for David represent his claim to leadership and the support he has garnered, particularly from the tribe of Judah. David's selection of twelve men mirrors the completeness and divine favor often associated with this number, suggesting his legitimate claim to kingship. This confrontation between the two groups symbolizes the larger struggle for the throne of Israel, with David's men representing a new era and divine anointing, as David had been chosen by God through the prophet Samuel. This foreshadows David's eventual unification of the tribes and establishment of Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its warriors. The tribe of Benjamin was loyal to Saul's house, and here they are represented in the conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/ish-bosheth.htm">Ish-bosheth</a></b><br>The son of Saul, who was made king over Israel by Abner, Saul's military commander. His reign was marked by conflict with David, who was anointed king over Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Anointed by God as the future king of Israel, David was initially king over Judah. His leadership was characterized by reliance on God and a heart after God's own heart.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_duel.htm">The Duel</a></b><br>This event describes a contest between representatives of Ish-bosheth and David, which escalated into a larger conflict. It highlights the division within Israel during this period.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeon.htm">Gibeon</a></b><br>The location where this confrontation took place. Gibeon was a significant city in the tribal territory of Benjamin, adding to the tension of the event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_division.htm">The Consequences of Division</a></b><br>The division between the house of Saul and the house of David serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of disunity among God's people. Unity in the body of Christ is essential for fulfilling God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a></b><br>Despite human conflicts and power struggles, God's sovereign plan prevails. David's eventual kingship was part of God's divine plan, illustrating that God's purposes cannot be thwarted by human actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>The contrasting leadership styles of Ish-bosheth and David highlight the importance of godly leadership. David's reliance on God and his heart for the people set a standard for leaders today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>David's patience in waiting for God's timing to become king over all Israel teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing for our lives, even when circumstances seem challenging.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_absalom_sway_israel_against_david.htm">How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_flee_and_leave_the_ark.htm">Why would David, who trusted God's protection, flee Jerusalem and leave the Ark behind (2 Samuel 15:25-26)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_king_david_deceive_and_kill.htm">Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/2-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So they got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּקֻ֖מוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qu·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and were counted off—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְמִסְפָּ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·mis·pār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> </span><span class="str2">A number, definite, indefinite, narration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Benjamin</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבִנְיָמִ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇin·yā·min)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Ish-bosheth</span><br /><span class="heb">בֹּ֙שֶׁת֙</span> <span class="translit">(bō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_378.htm">Strong's 378: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ish-bosheth -- 'man of shame', a son of Saul and king of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Saul,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֔וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and twelve</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁנֵ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·nêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - md<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for David.</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/2-15.htm">2 Samuel 2:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/2-15.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 2:15 Then they arose and went over (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/2-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>