2 Samuel 2:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But David's soldiers had struck down men from the tribe of Benjamin and from Abner's army, so that three hundred and sixty men died.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse records the heavy casualties suffered by Abner's forces in battle against David's army - 360 men died.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred during the civil war between the house of Saul and the house of David after King Saul's death. Abner was the commander of Saul's son Ish-bosheth's army, while Joab led David's forces. This battle at Gibeon was one of many conflicts as the two sides fought for control of Israel.

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