2 Samuel 2:15

Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 2:15

BSB

So they got up and were counted off-twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth son of Saul, and twelve for David.

AKJV

Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

CPDV

Therefore, they rose up and crossed over, twelve in number of Benjamin, from the side of Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, and twelve of the youths of David.

ERV

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.

NHEB

Then they arose and went over by number: twelve of the sons of Benjamin of Ishbaal the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.

SMT

And they will rise and pass over by number, twelve to Benjamin, and to the man of shame, son of Saul, and twelve from the servants of David.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 2:15

ThentherearoseH6965VerbandwentoverH5674VerbbynumberH4557Noun Masculine twelveH6240Noun ofH8147Noun BenjaminH1144Proper Name MasculinewhichpertainedtoIsh-boshethH378Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofSaulH7586Proper Name MasculineandtwelveH6240Noun ofH8147NountheservantsH5650Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 2:15

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Overview of 2 Samuel 2:15

Summary

Selected warriors from each side volunteer

Place

Gibeon

Event

Twelve warriors chosen each side

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC