2 Samuel 2:15
Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish–bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
2 Samuel 2:15 in other translations
| BSB | So they got up and were counted off—twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David. |
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| WEB | Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of David’s servants. |
| ASV | Then they arose and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin, and for Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. |
| YLT | And they rise and pass over, in number twelve of Benjamin, even of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. |
| DARBY | And they arose and went over by number, twelve for Benjamin, and for Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. |
| BBE | So they got up and went over by number: twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth and twelve of the servants of David. |
| Webster | Then there arose, and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, who pertained to Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. |
What does 2 Samuel 2:15 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 2:8-17
8-17. Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host took Ish-bosheth--Here was the establishment of a rival kingdom, which, however, would probably have had no existence but for Abner. Ish-bosheth--or "Esh-baal" (1Ch 8:33; 9:39). The Hebrews usually changed names ending with Baal into Bosheth ("shame") (compare Jud 9:53 with 2Sa 11:21). This prince was so called from his imbecility. Abner--was first cousin of Saul…
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:8-17
The nation in general refused David. By this the Lord trained up his servant for future honour and usefulness; and the tendency of true godliness was shown in his behaviour while passing through various difficulties. David was herein a type of Christ, whom Israel would not submit to, though anointed of the Father to be a Prince and a Saviour to them. Abner meant, Let the young men fight before us, when he said, Let…
2 Samuel 2:15 in the original Hebrew
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Context
- 2 Samuel 2:14
And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
- 2 Samuel 2:15
Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ish–bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
- 2 Samuel 2:16
And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkath–hazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
2 Samuel 2:15 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Entonces se levantaron, y en número de doce, pasaron de Benjamín de la parte de Is-boseth hijo de Saúl; y doce de los siervos de David. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et ils se levèrent et passèrent, au nombre de douze pour Benjamin et pour Ish-Bosheth, fils de Saül, et de douze d’entre les serviteurs de David. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und sie machten sich auf und gingen hinüber, nach der Zahl: zwölf für Benjamin und für Isboseth, den Sohn Sauls, und zwölf von den Knechten Davids. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Surrexerunt ergo, et transierunt numero duodecim de Benjamin, ex parte Isboseth filii Saul, et duodecim de pueris David. |