12:29 From Benjamin, Saul’s tribe, 1 there were 3,000, most of whom, up to that time, had been loyal to Saul. 2
12:31 From the half tribe of Manasseh there were 18,000 who had been designated by name to come and make David king.
1 tn Heb “from the sons of Benjamin, the brothers of Saul.”
2 tn Heb “and until then, the majority of them were keeping the charge of the house of Saul.”