And Abner also spake 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 that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.
Abner also spoke privately with the people of Benjamin. Then Abner went to David in Hebron to tell him everything that Israel and the whole tribe of Benjamin thought was right.
The writer is showing how Abner worked as a go-between, gathering support from his own tribe of Benjamin and then reporting back to David about what the people wanted.
📚 Historical Context
During the period after King Saul's death, David had been anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in Hebron, while Saul's son Ish-Bosheth ruled over the other tribes, leading to a divided Israel and ongoing conflict. Abner, who served as the commander of Saul's army, began to defect to David by first rallying support from the tribe of Benjamin, as this verse describes his efforts to speak on behalf of what was beneficial for all Israel. This move was a pivotal step in the process of unifying the nation under David's leadership, as part of God's broader plan for Israel's monarchy.
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