And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
The people of Benjamin came together behind Abner, forming a single fighting unit, and they took their position on top of a hill.
The writer is describing how the tribe of Benjamin united as one army under Abner's leadership and positioned themselves strategically on high ground.
📚 Historical Context
In the aftermath of King Saul's death, Israel was divided with David reigning as king over Judah in Hebron, while Abner, Saul's former army commander, supported Saul's son Ish-Bosheth as king over the other tribes. This led to military tensions and skirmishes, including a gathering of the tribe of Benjamin under Abner's leadership to form a united force on a hilltop, likely for strategic defense during the conflict at Gibeon. This event reflects the broader civil war that arose from the power struggle between David's faction and Saul's loyalists.
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