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Then he went to Hebron to tell David everything that Israel and the whole tribe of Benjamin wanted to do. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> Abner also spoke with the men of Benjamin. Then he went to Hebron to tell David that all the people of Israel and Benjamin had agreed to support him. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Abner also spoke to Benjamin. And then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin thought good to do. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin. Then Abner also went to speak in the hearing of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Abner also spoke to Benjamin; and in addition Abner went to speak to David in Hebron everything that seemed good to Israel and to the entire house of Benjamin. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin; and in addition Abner went to speak in the hearing of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin; and in addition Abner went to speak in the hearing of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Abner also spoke in the hearing of Benjamin; and in addition Abner went to speak in the hearing of David in Hebron all that was good in the sight of Israel and in the sight of the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Abner also spoke to [the men of] Benjamin. Then he also went to tell David at Hebron everything that seemed good to Israel and to the entire house of Benjamin. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Abner also informed the Benjaminites and went to Hebron to inform David about all that was agreed on by Israel and the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Abner also informed the Benjaminites and went to Hebron to inform David about all that was agreed on by Israel and the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Finally, Abner talked with the tribe of Benjamin. Then he left for Hebron to tell David everything that the tribe of Benjamin and the rest of the people of Israel wanted to do. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Abner also spoke specifically to the people of Benjamin. Then Abner went directly to David in Hebron to tell him everything Israel and the entire tribe of Benjamin had approved. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Abner spoke also to the people of the tribe of Benjamin and then went to Hebron to tell David what the people of Benjamin and of Israel had agreed to do. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> Abner also addressed the tribe of Benjamin. Furthermore, with David's permission, Abner said anything that seemed like it would be good for Israel and for the entire tribe of Benjamin. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Then he went to Hebron to tell David all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/net/2_samuel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Abner spoke privately with the Benjaminites. Abner also went to Hebron to inform David privately of all that Israel and the entire house of Benjamin had agreed to. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Abner also spoke privately to the sons of Benjamin. And Abner also spoke privately to David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/web/2_samuel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin; and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Abner also speaks in the ears of Benjamin, and Abner also goes to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that [is] good in the eyes of Israel, and in the eyes of all the house of Benjamin, <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Abner speaketh also in the ears of Benjamin, and Abner goeth also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that is good in the eyes of Israel, and in the eyes of all the house of Benjamin, <a href="/slt/2_samuel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Abner will speak also in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner will also go to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all which was good in the eyes of Israel and in the eyes of all the house of Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Abner spoke also to Benjamin. And he went to speak to David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to all Benjamin. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Abner also spoke to Benjamin. And he went away, so that he might speak to David in Hebron all that would be pleasing to Israel and to all of Benjamin. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Abner also spoke with Benjamin, and then went to speak with David in Hebron concerning all that would be agreeable to Israel and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Abner also spoke directly to the Benjaminites; then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin were ready to do.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Abner also spoke in the presence of the Benjamites; and Abner went also to speak in the presence of David in Hebron. And when it seemed good in the sight of all Israel and in the sight of the whole house of Benjamin, <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Abnir spoke also in front of the children of Benyamin, and Abnir went on to speak in front of David in Khebruun, as it was good in the eyes of all of Israel, and in the eyes of all of the house of Benyamin<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin; and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and to the whole house of Benjamin. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Abenner spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abenner went to speak in the ears of David at Chebron, all that seemed good in the eyes of Israel and in the eyes of the house of Benjamin. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=779" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/3.htm">Abner Joins David</a> …18Now take action, because the LORD has said to David, ‘Through My servant David I will save My people Israel from the hands of the Philistines and of all their enemies.’ ” 19<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.">Abner</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">spoke to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·mîn (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.">the Benjamites</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2275.htm" title="2275: bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From cheber; seat of association; Chebron, a place in Palestine, also the name of two Israelites.">to Hebron</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: lə·ḏab·bêr (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/241.htm" title="241: bə·’ā·zə·nê (Prep-b:: N-fdc) -- An ear. From 'azan; broadness. I.e. the ear."></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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/2895.htm" title="2895: ṭō·wḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be pleasing or good. A primitive root, to be good in the widest sense.">seemed good</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">to Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ū·ḇə·‘ê·nê (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and to the whole</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: bin·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.">of Benjamin.</a> 20When Abner and twenty of his men came to David at Hebron, David held a feast for them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a> All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-23.htm">1 Chronicles 12:23</a> 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: <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">1 Chronicles 12:29</a> From Benjamin, the kinsmen of Saul: 3,000, most of whom had remained loyal to the house of Saul up to that time. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a> From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do: 200 chiefs with all their kinsmen at their command. <a href="/1_chronicles/12-40.htm">1 Chronicles 12:40</a> And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a> The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. <a href="/1_kings/2-33.htm">1 Kings 2:33</a> Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">1 Kings 2:28-34</a> When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.” ... <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a> Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ... <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1-5</a> Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... <a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a> This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: <a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a> and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.Benjamin<a href="/1_samuel/10-20.htm">1 Samuel 10:20,21</a> And when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Israel to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was taken… <a href="/1_chronicles/12-29.htm">1 Chronicles 12:29</a> And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.<a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Psalm 68:27</a> There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their council, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-31.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-18.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-24.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-10.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-4.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-12.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-13.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-21.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm">Abner</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-17.htm">Benjamites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-25.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-22.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-36.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm">Hebron</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-16.htm">Seemed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-27.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 3</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/3-1.htm">During the war David becomes stronger</a> 2. <a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">Six sons are born to him in Hebron</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Abner, displeased with Ishbosheth</a> 7. <a href="/2_samuel/3-7.htm">revolts to David</a> 13. <a href="/2_samuel/3-13.htm">David requires as a condition to bring him his wife Michal</a> 17. <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Abner confers with the Israelites, feasted by David, and dismissed</a> 22. <a href="/2_samuel/3-22.htm">Joab returning from battle, is displeased with the king, and kills Abner</a> 28. <a href="/2_samuel/3-28.htm">David curses Joab</a> 31. <a href="/2_samuel/3-31.htm">and mourns for Abner</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Abner also spoke to the Benjamites. Abner, the commander of Saul's army, was a key figure in the power dynamics of Israel. The Benjamites were the tribe of Saul, Israel's first king, and thus had a vested interest in the leadership of the nation. Abner's communication with them indicates his strategic efforts to consolidate support for David, who was from the tribe of Judah. This move was significant because it showed Abner's shift in allegiance from the house of Saul to David, which was crucial for David's eventual kingship over all Israel. The Benjamites' acceptance of David's rule would have been pivotal, given their loyalty to Saul.Then he went to Hebron to tell David Hebron was an important city in Judah and served as David's capital during his reign over Judah before he became king over all Israel. It was a city of refuge and had historical significance as the place where Abraham settled. Abner's journey to Hebron signifies a formal and public acknowledgment of David's leadership. This act of going to David in Hebron also symbolizes a transfer of power and a unification effort, as Hebron was a central location for the tribes of Israel.all that seemed good to Israel This phrase suggests that Abner was acting in the interest of national unity and peace. The term "Israel" here refers to the northern tribes, which had been under the rule of Ish-bosheth, Saul's son. Abner's actions were aimed at bringing these tribes under David's rule, which was seen as beneficial for the nation. This aligns with God's promise to David that he would be king over all Israel, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/16.htm">1 Samuel 16:1-13</a> when Samuel anointed David.and to the whole house of Benjamin. The inclusion of the house of Benjamin highlights the importance of gaining the support of Saul's own tribe. This was a significant political move, as it demonstrated that even Saul's closest kin were willing to accept David as king. The house of Benjamin's support would have been crucial in legitimizing David's rule and ensuring a smooth transition of power. This also reflects the broader theme of reconciliation and unity among the tribes of Israel, which was a key aspect of David's reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abner.htm">Abner</a> The commander of Saul's army, who played a pivotal role in the power dynamics of Israel after Saul's death. He initially supported Saul's son, Ish-bosheth, but later sought to align with David. 2. <a href="/topical/b/benjamites.htm">Benjamites</a> Members of the tribe of Benjamin, which was the tribe of King Saul. Their support was crucial for David as he sought to unify Israel under his kingship. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hebron.htm">Hebron</a> A significant city in Judah where David was initially anointed king. It served as David's capital before he moved to Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who was in the process of consolidating his rule over all the tribes of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> Refers to the collective tribes of Israel, which were divided in their loyalty between the house of Saul and David at this time.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity.htm">The Importance of Unity</a> Abner's efforts to bring the Benjamites and other tribes to support David highlight the importance of unity among God's people. In our lives, we should strive to foster unity within our communities and churches. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> Despite human politics and power struggles, God's plan for David to be king was unfolding. We can trust in God's sovereignty over the leaders and authorities in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Reconciliation</a> Abner's actions demonstrate the power of reconciliation and peacemaking. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to seek reconciliation in our relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_key_individuals.htm">The Influence of Key Individuals</a> Abner's influence was significant in shifting the allegiance of the Benjamites. This reminds us of the impact one person can have in God's plan, encouraging us to be faithful in our roles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 3</a> <a href="/q/why_did_joab_kill_abner.htm">Why did Joab kill Abner in the Bible story?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_sons_of_david.htm">Who were the sons of David?</a> <a href="/q/is_abner's_act_with_saul's_concubine_true.htm">2 Samuel 3:7: Is Abner's alleged misconduct with Saul's concubine historically plausible or just political slander?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Spake in the ears of Benjamin.--Special and careful negotiations with the Benjamites were necessary, because they felt bound to their kinsmen of the house of Saul, and had hitherto enjoyed great advantages from their connection with their sovereign. Abner reported to David at Hebron the result of his negotiations both with Israel generally and with Benjamin in particular.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - In the ears of Benjamin. This tribe alone, probably, was really loyal to the house of Saul, their kinsman. But since the withdrawal of the court to Mahanaim, they got but little good from it, and were left to resist the predatory bands of the Philistines as best they could. So warlike a tribe too would despise Ishbosheth, and long for a braver man to aid them in fighting their enemies. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/3-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Abner אַבְנֵ֖ר (’aḇ·nêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_74.htm">Strong's 74: </a> Abner -- 'my father is a lamp', an Israelite name also גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and spoke to וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue the Benjamites בִנְיָמִ֑ין (ḇin·yā·mîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites and went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to Hebron בְּחֶבְר֔וֹן (bə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2275.htm">Strong's 2275: </a> Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah to tell לְדַבֵּ֞ר (lə·ḏab·bêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue David דָוִד֙ (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that seemed good טוֹב֙ (ṭō·wḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good to Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and the whole כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Benjamin. בִּנְיָמִֽן׃ (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/3-19.htm">2 Samuel 3:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-19.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 3:19 Abner also spoke in the ears (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/3-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 3:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 3:20" /></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>