And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.
From the tribe of Benjamin, who were Saul's relatives, three thousand men came. Until this time, most of them had remained loyal to Saul's family.
This verse shows that even though most of Benjamin's tribe had stayed loyal to Saul's family, three thousand of them now chose to support David as king.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 1 Chronicles 12 describes the various groups of warriors who came to support David as he was about to become king after Saul's death, marking a key transition in Israel's history. The tribe of Benjamin, to which Saul belonged, had largely remained loyal to Saul's family and their interests up until this point, reflecting the deep tribal ties and political divisions of the time. This verse highlights the gradual shift in allegiance as some from Benjamin began to align with David, God's chosen successor.
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