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.
Ver. 19. And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin.] Who were Saul's own kindred, and much addicted to his family. And although Abner thus spake to them, yet by 1 Chronicles 12:29, it appeareth that the greatest part of Benjamin did yet follow Ishbosheth.
To the whole house of Benjamin.] If Abner may be believed.