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 he refused to turn aside: therefore Abner with the blunt end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still. 24Joab also and Abishai pursued Abner: and the sun went down when they had come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon. And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill. 26Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, before thou wilt bid the people return from following their brethren? 27And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.

2 Samuel 2:25 word by word

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

• childrenבֵּןbên · son: descendant/peopleH1121
• Benjaminבִּנְיָמִיןbinyâmîyn · BenjaminH1144
• togetherקָבַץqâbats · to gatherH6908
• afterאַחַר'achar · afterH310
• Abnerאֲבִינֵר'abnêr 'ăbîynêr · AbnerH74
• oneאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
• troopאֲגֻדָּה'ăgûddâh · bandH92
• stoodעָמַד‛âmad · to stand: standH5975
• topרֹאשׁrô'sh · head: topH7218
• 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