2 Samuel 2:25

2 Samuel 2:25 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
• New International Version (NIV)Then the men of Benjamin rallied behind Abner. They formed themselves into a group and took their stand on top of a hill.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And the people of Benjamin gathered themselves together behind Abner and became one group and took their stand on the top of a hill.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now the children of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became a unit, and took their stand on top of a hill.

Context of 2 Samuel 2:25

23But Asahel refused to turn back, so Abner thrust the butt end of his spear through Asahel’s stomach, and the spear came out through his back. He stumbled to the ground and died there. And everyone who came by that spot stopped and stood still when they saw Asahel lying there. 24When Joab and Abishai found out what had happened, they set out after Abner. The sun was just going down as they arrived at the hill of Ammah near Giah, along the road to the wilderness of Gibeon. Abner’s troops from the tribe of Benjamin regrouped there at the top of the hill to take a stand. 26Abner shouted down to Joab, “Must we always be killing each other? Don’t you realize that bitterness is the only result? When will you call off your men from chasing their Israelite brothers?” 27Then Joab said, “God only knows what would have happened if you hadn’t spoken, for we would have chased you all night if necessary.”

2 Samuel 2:25 word by word

וַיִּֽתְקַבְּצ֤וּ בְנֵֽי־בִנְיָמִן֙ אַחֲרֵ֣י אַבְנֵ֔ר וַיִּהְי֖וּ לַאֲגֻדָּ֣ה אֶחָ֑ת וַיַּ֣עַמְד֔וּ עַ֥ל רֹאשׁ־גִּבְעָ֖ה אֶחָֽת׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And the childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
• of Benjaminבִּנְיָמִיןbinyâmîyn · BenjaminH1144
• gathered themselves togetherקָבַץqâbats · to gatherH6908
• afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• Abnerאֲבִינֵר'abnêr 'ăbîynêr · AbnerH74
• and became oneאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
• troopאֲגֻדָּה'ăgûddâh · bandH92
• and stoodעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
• on the topרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: topH7218
• of an hillגִּבְעָהgib‛âh · hillH1389

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 2:25

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-32Verses 25-32 Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests, will find that they are bitterness to all concerned. How easy it is for men to use reason, when it makes for them, who would not use it, if it made against them! See how the issue of things alter men's minds! The same thing which looked pleasant in the morning, at night looked dismal. Those who are most forward to enter…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-32A long civil war followed between Judah, led by David, and the northern tribes, led by Saul’s family. These events led directly to the murder of Abner (2 Samuel 3:22–39).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-3219-32. Asahel pursued after Abner--To gain the general's armor was deemed the grandest trophy. Asahel, ambitious of securing Abner's, had outstripped all other pursuers, and was fast gaining on the retreating commander. Abner, conscious of possessing more physical power, and unwilling that there should be "blood" between himself and Joab, Asahel's brother, twice urged him to desist. The impetuous young soldier being deaf to the generous remonstrance, the…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Samuel 2:25

• Abner
• David
• Israel
• Joab
• War

In the dictionaries

• Abner
• Benjamin
• Benjamin, Benjaminite
• Cord
• Follow
• Ishbosheth
• Joab
• Requite
• Government
• Judah, Kingdom of

Commentaries on 2 Samuel 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings