Joab, David’s general, returns from a raid to learn that Abner had sought out David to restore peace and unity between Israel and Judah. Joab secretly tricks Abner into returning to Hebron and murders him to avenge the death of his brother Asahel. David publicly mourns Abner’s death. After learning of Abner’s death, two of his captains slay Ishbosheth, for which David…
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God tells David to return to Judah, to the city of Hebron where the men anointed him king over Judah. Saul’s commander, Abner, makes Ishbosheth king over the northern tribes of Israel, and the two sides confront each other in a bloody battle. As the men of Judah pursue him, “Abner called to Joab and said, “Shall the sword devour forever? Do…
The Philistines defeat the Israelites on Mount Gilboa, slaying Saul and his three sons, as prophesied the day before through the medium at En-Dor. “So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the Lord, because he did not keep the word of the Lord, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance” (1 Chronicles 10:13 NKJV). David mourns…
As the Philistines gather for war against the Israelites, a terrified Saul consults a medium to call up Samuel from the dead so he can consult him about the battle. Samuel’s apparition tells Saul, “…For the Lord has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor, David. Because you did not obey the voice of the Lord…” (1 Samuel 28:17-18…
Now hiding in the Wilderness of Ziph, David discovers that Saul is again pursuing him. David and Abishai enter Saul’s encampment at night and take Saul’s spear and water jug while the men are sleeping. After escaping to a distant hill, David calls out and rebukes Abner, Saul’s body guard. “…Why then have you not guarded your lord the king? For one…