1 Chronicles 12:29

And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hitherto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 12:2 describes Benjamite warriors coming to David — showing the gradual shift of Benjamin's allegiance.

2 Samuel 2:8 Historical context

2 Samuel 2:8 describes Abner making Ish-bosheth king, explaining why most Benjaminites remained loyal to Saul's house rather than joining David.

2 Samuel 2:9 Historical context

2 Samuel 2:9 lists Benjamin among Ish-bosheth's territories, highlighting the political divide that kept most Benjaminites from coming to David.

2 Samuel 3:19 Historical context

2 Samuel 3:19 shows Abner persuading Benjaminites to switch to David, consistent with their delayed allegiance and small number here.