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
This occurs during the civil war between David's kingdom in Judah and the northern tribes who followed Saul's family. Abner, who had been the military commander for Saul's son Ish-bosheth, was now switching sides to support David as king over all Israel. The tribe of Benjamin was particularly important because it was Saul's own tribe, so their support would be crucial for uniting the kingdom.
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