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They formed themselves into a group and took their stand on top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Abner’s troops from the tribe of Benjamin regrouped there at the top of the hill to take a stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the people of Benjamin gathered themselves together behind Abner and became one group and took their stand on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the children of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became a unit, and took their stand on top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one troop, and they stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one band, and they stood on the top of a certain hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one band, and they stood on the top of a certain hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one band, and they stood on the top of a certain hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of [the tribe of] Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one troop, and took their stand on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Benjaminites rallied to Abner; they formed a unit and took their stand on top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Benjaminites rallied to Abner; they formed a single unit and took their stand on top of a hill. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abner brought the men of Benjamin together in one group on top of a hill, and they got ready to fight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of an hill.<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 of Benjamin rallied behind Abner, banding together and taking their position on top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The men from the tribe of Benjamin gathered around Abner again and took their stand on the top of a hill. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the descendants of Benjamin rallied around Abner, forming a single military force. They took their stand on top of the hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The Benjaminites formed their ranks behind Abner and were like a single army, standing at the top of a certain hill. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and formed a single group, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin assembled themselves after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill. <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 the sons of Benjamin gather themselves together after Abner, and become one troop, and stand on the top of a certain height,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Benjamin gather themselves together after Abner, and become one troop, and stand on the top of a certain height,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Benjamin will gather together after Abner, and they will be for one band, and they will stand upon the head of one hill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together to Abner: and being joined in one body, they stood on the top of a hill. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Benjamin gathered themselves to Abner. And being joined in one battle line, they stood at the summit of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Here the Benjaminites rallied around Abner, forming a single group, and made a stand on a hilltop.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Benjaminites rallied around Abner and formed a single band; they took their stand on the top of a hill.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Benjamites gathered themselves together behind Abner, and became one company, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Benyamin were gathered after Abnir and were one company, and they stood on top of one hill<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the children of Benjamin who followed Abenner gather themselves together, and they formed themselves into one body, and stood on the top of a hill.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/2-25.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=508" 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">24</span>But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The Benjamites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6908.htm" title="6908: way·yiṯ·qab·bə·ṣū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To gather, collect. A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Collect.">rallied</a> <a href="/hebrew/74.htm" title="74: ’aḇ·nêr (N-proper-ms) -- My father is a lamp, an Isr. name. Or nabiyner; from 'ab and niyr; father of light; Abner, an Israelite.">to Abner,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">formed</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">a single</a> <a href="/hebrew/92.htm" title="92: la·’ă·ḡud·dāh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- A band. Feminine passive participle of an unused root; a band, bundle, knot, or arch.">unit,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘am·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and took their stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš- (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">atop</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">a</a> <a href="/hebrew/1389.htm" title="1389: giḇ·‘āh (N-fs) -- A hill. Feminine from the same as Geba'; a hillock.">hill.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Then Abner called out to Joab: “Must the sword devour forever? Do you not realize that this will only end in bitterness? How long before you tell the troops to stop pursuing their brothers?”…<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/14-50.htm">1 Samuel 14:50-52</a></span><br />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. / And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">2 Samuel 3:1</a></span><br />Now the war between the house of Saul and the house of David was protracted. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.<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/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel.<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/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23-25</a></span><br />Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-2</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-6.htm">Isaiah 41:6-7</a></span><br />Each one helps the other and says to his brother, “Be strong!” / The craftsman encourages the goldsmith, and he who wields the hammer cheers him who strikes the anvil, saying of the welding, “It is good.” He nails it down so it will not be toppled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-3.htm">Jeremiah 46:3-4</a></span><br />“Deploy your shields, small and large; advance for battle! / Harness the horses; mount the steeds; take your positions with helmets on! Polish your spears; put on armor!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a></span><br />At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48</a></span><br />Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-52.htm">Luke 22:52</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-3.htm">John 18:3</a></span><br />So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-4.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-15.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Height</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-25.htm">Places</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">Rallied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-23.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-11.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-34.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-17.htm">Formed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Gather</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">Height</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-3.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/genesis/48-2.htm">Rallied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-28.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-18.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-30.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Top</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Troop</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The Benjamites rallied to Abner</b><br>The tribe of Benjamin was historically significant in Israel, being the tribe of King Saul, Israel's first king. Abner, Saul's cousin and commander of his army, was a key military leader. The Benjamites' loyalty to Abner reflects their allegiance to Saul's house, even after his death. This rallying indicates a strong tribal unity and loyalty, which was common in ancient Israelite society. The Benjamites' support for Abner also highlights the ongoing conflict between the house of Saul and the house of David, as Abner was a staunch supporter of Saul's lineage.<p><b>formed a single unit</b><br>The formation of a single unit suggests military organization and discipline. In ancient warfare, unity and cohesion were crucial for effectiveness in battle. This phrase indicates that the Benjamites were not just a group of individuals but a coordinated force, ready to defend their position. This unity can be seen as a reflection of their determination to maintain the legacy of Saul's house against the rising power of David.<p><b>and took their stand atop a hill</b><br>Taking a stand atop a hill was a strategic military move, as high ground offered a tactical advantage in ancient warfare. It provided better visibility and a defensive position against attackers. This action demonstrates the Benjamites' readiness to defend themselves and their cause. Hills and high places often held significant strategic and symbolic importance in biblical narratives, representing strength and protection. This setting also foreshadows the ongoing struggle for power and the eventual transition of kingship from Saul's house to David's.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamites.htm">Benjamites</a></b><br>A tribe of Israel, known for their warrior skills. They were loyal to Saul's house and now to Abner, Saul's cousin and commander.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a></b><br>The son of Ner, cousin to King Saul, and commander of Saul's army. He played a significant role in the power struggle following Saul's death.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hilltop.htm">Hilltop</a></b><br>A strategic location in battle, providing a defensive advantage and a place to regroup and rally.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, David is the anointed king of Judah, and his forces are in conflict with those loyal to Saul's house.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>David's nephew and commander of his forces, who is in opposition to Abner and the Benjamites.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_allegiance.htm">Loyalty and Allegiance</a></b><br>The Benjamites' rallying to Abner demonstrates the importance of loyalty and allegiance, even amidst political turmoil. As Christians, our ultimate loyalty should be to Christ and His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_positioning.htm">Strategic Positioning</a></b><br>Just as the Benjamites took a stand on a hilltop, we must be mindful of our spiritual positioning. Are we standing firm on the solid ground of God's Word?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The Benjamites formed a single unit, highlighting the power of unity. In the body of Christ, unity is essential for advancing God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_crisis.htm">Leadership in Crisis</a></b><br>Abner's ability to rally the troops shows the importance of strong leadership in times of crisis. As believers, we are called to lead others to Christ, especially in challenging times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the chaos and conflict, God's sovereign plan was unfolding. We can trust that God is in control, even when circumstances seem uncertain.<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/why_does_david_lament_abner's_death.htm">2 Samuel 3:33-34: Why does David publicly lament Abner's death as though he were innocent when Abner led opposing forces?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_2_sam_2_25-31_conflict.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:25-31, why is there no external evidence or record of this large-scale conflict among the tribes if it truly happened?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_it_credible_abner_kills_asahel_swiftly.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:18-23, how credible is it that Abner kills Asahel with the blunt end of his spear in a swift chase?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) <span class= "bld">The children of Benjamin.</span>--The rest of Abner's force appears to have been hopelessly scattered in the flight, but he succeeded in rallying the Benjamites, his own and Saul's kinsmen, in a strong position "on the top of an hill."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Benjamin... became one troop.</span> Benjamin was probably the only tribe that entered keenly into Ishbosheth's cause; for the maintenance of the kingdom in the family of Saul meant the continuance of that favouritism which had enriched them at the expense of the community (<a href="/1_samuel/22-7.htm">1 Samuel 22:7</a>). They were, too, a very warlike tribe, and Abner was one of themselves, and probably, therefore, the main body of his army, and certainly his most trustworthy men, were Benjamites. Profiting by the delay caused by the halting of David's soldiers round the body of the fallen Asahel, Abner had rallied his men, and posted them on the top of the hill, where they were prepared now to fight on more equal terms. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/2-25.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">The Benjamites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural 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">rallied</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽתְקַבְּצ֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·qab·bə·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6908.htm">Strong's 6908: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather, collect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Abner,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">formed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a single</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">unit,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַאֲגֻדָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(la·’ă·ḡud·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_92.htm">Strong's 92: </a> </span><span class="str2">A band, bundle, knot, arch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and took their stand</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘am·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">atop</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(rōš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָֽת׃</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hill.</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּבְעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(giḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1389.htm">Strong's 1389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hillock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/2-25.htm">2 Samuel 2:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 2:25 The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:24"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:24" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/2-26.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 2:26"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 2:26" /></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>