And the sons of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became one troop, and they stood on the top of a hill.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one band, and stood on the top of a hill.
- KJV And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
- BSB The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.
- NKJV Now the children of Benjamin gathered together behind Abner and became a unit, and took their stand on top of a hill.
- NLT Abner’s troops from the tribe of Benjamin regrouped there at the top of the hill to take a stand.
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Quick answer
Abner's Benjamite forces regroup and take a defensive stand on a hilltop. The rallied band prepares to make a stand.
Overview
The men of Benjamin gather behind Abner into a unified band, positioning themselves on high ground. This regrouping shows Abner's leadership even in retreat. The standoff that results gives occasion for his appeal to Joab to stop the bloodshed between brothers.
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