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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.
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The Politics of Unity
Commentators explain that Abner's specific negotiation with the tribe of Benjamin was a crucial political move. As Saul's kinsmen, the Benjamites had strong loyalties and had benefited from his rule. Securing their support, as scholars like Ellicott and Gill note, was essential for a peaceful transition of power to David and demonstrated Abner's strategic skill.
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19th Century
Anglican
Spake in the ears of Benjamin. —Special and careful negotiations with the Benjamites were necessary, because they felt bo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abner also spoke in the ears of Benjamin Of the inhabitants of the tribe of Benjamin, of which tribe he was, and…
Presbyterian
Many, like Abner, are not above committing base crimes, who are too proud to bear reproof, or even the suspicion of being guilty. While people go o…
