armed with bowes] Bowe-men skilfull in shooting. the right hand, &c.] The Benjamites of old, were trained up to use both hands (Judges 20:16.) thereby they had great advantage against an enemy. in hurling stones] They were very expert in slinging stones. See Judges 20:16. Hereby David overthrew Goliath, 1 Samuel 17:49. Uzziahs men were trained up hereto, 2 Chronicles 26:14. The force of slinging stones is intimated, Job 41:28. Sauls brethren] Not onely such as were of Sauls tribe, but also of his kinred and aliance.