And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David.
Parallel translations
- WEB Some of the children of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.
- BSB Other Benjamites and some men from Judah also came to David in his stronghold.
- NKJV Then some of the sons of Benjamin and Judah came to David at the stronghold.
- NASB Then some of the sons of Benjamin and Judah came to the stronghold to David.
- NLT Others from Benjamin and Judah came to David at the stronghold.
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Quick answer
Some men of Benjamin and Judah also came to David at the stronghold. Warriors from these two key tribes sought to join him.
Overview
The Chronicler notes the arrival of men from Benjamin and Judah, the tribes most tied to Saul and to David respectively. Their coming sets up a tense moment, since Benjamites might be Saul's loyalists. The gathering of these tribes prepares for David's careful testing of their intentions and the Spirit-led affirmation that follows.
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