2 Samuel 2:25

25 The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.

2 Samuel 2:25 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 2:25

And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together
after Abner
Either those that were with him before, who upon the battle were dispersed, but now got together again; or others of that tribe, who, hearing of the defeat of Abner, went out of the several cities after him, to strengthen his hands, and renew the fight with Joab:

and became one troop;
were united together in a body, and became a regular troop:

and stood on the top of an hill;
which was some advantage to them, and from whence they could take a view of Joab's army, and observe its motions.

2 Samuel 2:25 In-Context

23 But Asahel refused to turn away. So Abner thrust the butt of his spear into his stomach, and it came out his back, and he fell dead on the spot. And every man paused when he came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died.

24 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. By sunset, they had gone as far as the hill of Ammah opposite Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon.

25 The Benjamites rallied to Abner, formed a single unit, and took their stand atop a hill.

26 Then Abner called out to Joab: “Must the sword devour forever? Do you not realize that this will only end in bitterness? How long before you tell the troops to stop pursuing their brothers?”

27 “As surely as God lives,” Joab replied, “if you had not spoken up, the troops would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.”