31 But David's men had killed three hundred and sixty Benjamites who were with Abner.
31 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.
31 But the servants of David had struck down of Benjamin 360 of Abner's men.
31 David's men had cut down three hundred and sixty of Abner's men, all Benjaminites - all dead.
31 But the servants of David had struck down, of Benjamin and Abner's men, three hundred and sixty men who died.
31 But 360Â of Abner's men had been killed, all from the tribe of Benjamin.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:31
Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:25-32
(Read 2 Samuel 2:25-32)
Abner appeals to Joab concerning the miserable consequences of a civil war. Those who make light of such unnatural contests, will find that they are bitterness to all concerned. How easy it is for men to use reason, when it makes for them, who would not use it, if it made against them! See how the issue of things alter men's minds! The same thing which looked pleasant in the morning, at night looked dismal. Those who are most forward to enter into contention, will repent before they have done with it, and had better leave it off before it be meddled with, as Solomon advises. This is true of every sin, oh that men would consider it in time, that it will be bitterness in the latter end! Asahel's funeral is here mentioned. Distinctions are made between the dust of some and that of others; but in the resurrection no difference will be made, but between the godly and ungodly, which will remain for ever.