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A Rally of Kinsmen
Commentators explain that after a devastating defeat, Abner managed to rally his most loyal followers—his own kinsmen from the tribe of Benjamin. They regrouped from a scattered force into a single, organized troop. This highlights the powerful bond of kinship and loyalty even in the face of failure.
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2 Samuel
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
The children of Benjamin. —The rest of Abner’s force appears to have been hopelessly scattered in the flight, but he succeeded in …
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together
after Abner
Either those th…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 2:25–32
17th Century
Minister
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…