2 Samuel David Hears of Saul's Death 1. Now Asahel was qas swift of foot as a wild gazelle. 9 But David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, o“As the Lord lives, pwho has redeemed my life out of every adversity, 11 And Ish-bosheth could not answer Abner another word, because he feared him. Copy Options. lest the daughters of vthe uncircumcised exult. 6 Thus Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, on the same day together. They crossed the Jordan, and marching the whole morning, they came to (S)Mahanaim. 9 dGod do so to Abner and more also, if I do not accomplish for David ewhat the Lord has sworn to him, But the house of Judah followed David. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. Later there were two lines of priests; Zadok, son of Ahitub; and Ahimelech, son of Abiathar, 2 Sam 8.17. Ask Us! # [ch. KJV ... 2 Samuel 9 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. 30 Joab returned from the pursuit of Abner. And when he had gathered all the people together, there were missing from David’s servants nineteen men besides Asahel. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan kcame from Jezreel, and his nurse took him up and fled, and as she fled in her haste, he fell and became lame. 30:17-20 from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. 12:8; Ps. 2 vAnd sons were born to David at Hebron: his firstborn was Amnon, of wAhinoam of Jezreel; Font Size. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. hAnd I took the crown that was on his head and the armlet that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.”, 11 Then David took hold of his clothes and itore them, and so did all the men who were with him. Verse. David also took the men who were with him, each with his family, and they settled in Hebron and its towns. 2 1 After this David inquired of the Lord, "Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?" the shield of Saul, not xanointed with oil. Why should I fast? Font Size. b. 10 So I stood beside him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen. Commentary on 2 Samuel 2:1-7. 11 How much more, when wicked men have killed a righteous man in his own house on his bed, shall I not now srequire his blood at your hand and destroy you from the earth?” Ask a Question Got a Bible related Question? 30 So Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because uhe had put their brother Asahel to death in the battle at Gibeon. And I answered, ‘Here I am.’ 11:6; 20:20; Amos 1:1 Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman and said to her, “Pretend to be a mourner and put on mourning garments. 31:11-13 “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul,” 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, # See Ruth 2:20 “May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your lord and buried him. 24 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. And they said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul, your enemy, nwho sought your life. But the house of Judah followed David. “Jonathan lies slain on your high places. 6 Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. 31 Then David said to Joab and to all the people who were with him, v“Tear your clothes and wput on sackcloth and mourn before Abner.” And King David followed the bier. Verse. And Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David. Ask a Question. And they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool. 6 And the young man who told him said, f“By chance I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and there was Saul leaning on his spear, and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were close upon him. There were missing of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel: 2 Samuel 2:17 told us Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David, but this passage shows us just how badly they were beaten. 6 Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And the Lord said to him, "Go up." 22 Just then the servants of David arrived with Joab from a raid, bringing much spoil with them. David asked, ‘Where should I go?’ ‘To Hebron,’ the Lord replied.. 2 So David went up there with his two wives. My mouth derides my enemies, because I … 12 Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. 38 And the king said to his servants, “Do you not know that a prince and a great man has fallen this day in Israel? And as the sun was going down they came to the hill of Ammah, which lies before Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. 29 And Abner and his men went all that night through (R)the Arabah. 13 And they took their bones land buried them under mthe tamarisk tree in Jabesh and nfasted seven days. Therefore Saul took his own sword cand fell upon it. English Standard Version Update. 15 Then they arose and passed over by number, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. In life and in death they were not divided; 24  “You daughters of Israel, weep over Saul. 2 And on the third day, behold, b a man came from Saul’s camp, c with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. 3 and his second, Chileab, of wAbigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah xthe daughter of Talmai king of yGeshur; The ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 1-2 Samuel pairs the entirety of the books of 1-2 Samuel with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text and hand-lettered illustrations interspersed throughout - providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. 1 After the death of Saul, when David had returned a from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Abiathar was in the line of Eli. David was initially acclaimed king at Hebron by the tribe of Judah (chs. 31 uNow the Philistines were fighting against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain von Mount Gilboa. Faith Comes by Hearing ESV Dramatized 2 Samuel. English Standard Version (ESV), [ch. David's Kindness to Mephibosheth. 17 And the battle was very fierce that day. Do you not know that the end will be bitter? David Anointed King of Judah. 27 And Joab said, “As God lives, if syou had not spoken, surely the men would not have given up the pursuit of their brothers until the morning.” 26  I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; 2 After this David einquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” David said, “To which shall I go up?” And he said, “To fHebron.” And David brought up his men who were with him, each one with his household, and they dwelt in the towns of Hebron. And when he had gathered all the people together, there were missing from David's servants nineteen men besides Asahel. 3 yThe battle pressed hard against Saul, and the archers found him, and he was badly wounded by the archers. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. 35 Then all the people came ato persuade David to eat bread while it was yet day. 20 Then Abner looked behind him and said, “Is it you, Asahel?” And he answered, “It is I.” 8 The next day, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his three sons fallen on Mount Gilboa. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled. Therefore Abner struck him rin the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool. 10 fThey put his armor in the temple of gAshtaroth, and they fastened his body to the wall of hBeth-shan. 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Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. dThese men, the sons of Zeruiah, are more severe than I. eThe Lord repay the evildoer according to his wickedness!”. 2 Now Saul’s son had two men who were captains of raiding bands; the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, sons of Rimmon a man of Benjamin from Beeroth (gfor Beeroth also is counted part of Benjamin; 18 Now then bring it about, kfor the Lord has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.’” 1 After the death of Saul, when David had returned a See 1 Sam. Now Asahel was (O)as swift of foot as a wild gazelle. 2 Samuel 9:1–11:27 David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth 9 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may i show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was j Ziba, and they called him to David. (Read 2 Samuel 2:1-7.) 2 After this David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?”And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” David said, “To which shall I go up?” And he said, “To Hebron.” 2 So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 15 Then mDavid called one of the young men and said, “Go, execute him.” And he struck him down so that he died. 27 And when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him privately, pand there he struck him qin the stomach, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother. 5 and the sixth, Ithream, of Eglah, David’s wife. 2:1 After this David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?”And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” David said, “To which shall I go up?” And he said, “To Hebron.” 2 So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 5 Now the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out, and about the heat of the day they came to the house of Ish-bosheth as he was taking his noonday rest. 7 And when the men of Israel who were on the other side of the valley and those beyond the Jordan saw that the men of Israel had fled and that Saul and his sons were dead, they abandoned their cities and fled. 7 Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant, for Saul your lord is dead, and ithe house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”. Navigate by book, topic, passage, search and more. 4 jJonathan, the son of Saul, had a son who was crippled in his feet. Paragraph. 24 Then Joab went to the king and said, “What have you done? Therefore Abner struck him (P)in the stomach with the butt of his spear, so that the spear came out at his back. And Joab and his men marched all night, and the day broke upon them at Hebron. 2 Samuel 2 English Standard Version (ESV) David Anointed King of Judah. 6 And they came into the midst of the house as if to get wheat, and they stabbed him lin the stomach. And then Abner went to tell David at Hebron all that Israel and the whole house of Benjamin thought good to do. 13 And Joab the son of Zeruiah and the servants of David went out and met them at (M)the pool of Gibeon. 32 They buried Abner at Hebron. 23 When Joab and all the army that was with him came, it was told Joab, “Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he has let him go, and he has gone in peace.” 1 Samuel 2 English Standard Version Hannah’s Prayer 1 And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. 2 And on the third day, behold, b ch. 2 So David went up there, and ghis two wives also, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. And the king lifted up his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. 14:4 he fell to the ground and paid homage. The most popular Bible verses from 2 Samuel Found 695 Verses 2 Samuel 2:3 Bible Rank: 1,148. 18 And the (N)three sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. And Joab and his men marched all night, and the day broke upon them at Hebron. Vink de hoofdstukken af die je gelezen hebt, als je meedoet met ons persoonlijke bijbelleesrooster. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 17 And David plamented with this lamentation over Saul and Jonathan his son, My first question? 1 Then all the tribes of Israel u came to David at Hebron and said, "Behold, v we are your bone and flesh. Need some help understanding theology? Last Week's Top Questions . When they told David, j“It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul,” 4 And David said to him, e“How did it go? 7 Now Saul had a concubine whose name was aRizpah, the daughter of Aiah. 14 And Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men arise and compete before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.” 15 Then they arose and passed over by number, twelve for Benjamin and Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David. When they told David, (F)“It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul,” 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, (G)“May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your lord and buried him. How long will it be before you tell your people to turn from the pursuit of their brothers?” 2 Samuel 9. And when he came to David, dhe fell to the ground and paid homage. 29 rMay it fall upon the head of Joab and upon all his father’s house, and may the house of Joab never be without sone who has a discharge or who is tleprous or who holds a spindle or who falls by the sword or who lacks bread!” Read chapter 2 Samuel 2 online. 1 After this David e See 1 Sam. 25 And the people of Benjamin gathered themselves together behind Abner and became one group and took their stand on the top of a hill. To this day I keep showing steadfast love to the house of Saul your father, to his brothers, and to his friends, and have not given you into the hand of David. 2 Samuel 2 The people anoint David as king over Israel. 24 But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker. 31 But the servants of David had struck down of Benjamin 360 of Abner's men. 2 Samuel 1-24 - The Bible from 30,000 Feet - Skip Heitzig - Flight 2SAM1 - Duration: 1:07:25. 2 Samuel 5 David Anointed King of Israel. Recent Questions . He came to him and said to him, “There were two men in a certain city, the one rich and the other poor. 15 And Ish-bosheth sent and took her from her husband Paltiel the son of Laish. 2 Samuel 22 - And David spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. 13 And he said, “Good; I will make a covenant with you. 26 Then Abner called to Joab, “Shall the sword devour forever? And the Lord said, "There is bloodguilt on Saul and on his house, because he put the Gibeonites to death." 3:19]. And all who came to the place where Asahel had fallen and died, stood still. 13 And David said to the young man who told him, “Where do you come from?” And he answered, “I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite.” 10 Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and he reigned two years. 22:34; 1 Chr. ulest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice. 1 - 4 ), and subsequently was accepted by the remaining tribes after the murder of Ish-Bosheth, one of Saul's surviving sons ( 5:1-5 ). 2 Samuel 2 English Standard Version << 2 Samuel 1 | 2 Samuel 2 | 2 Samuel 3 >> David Made King over Judah. The oracle of David, the son of Jesse, the oracle of the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: a 2 “The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue. But they took the head of Ish-bosheth and buried it tin the tomb of Abner at Hebron. And David z sought the face of the Lord. 11 nAnd the time that David was king in Hebron over ithe house of Judah was seven years and six months. These words were fulfilled, as first Samuel, then Zadok, became faithful priests, 1 Kings 2.26-27. 18 And the pthree sons of Zeruiah were there, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. How long will it be before you tell your people to turn from the pursuit of their brothers?” 27 And Joab said, “As God lives, if (Q)you had not spoken, surely the men would not have given up the pursuit of their brothers until the morning.” 28 So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the men stopped and pursued Israel no more, nor did they fight anymore. 20 Then Abner looked behind him and said, “Is it you, Asahel?” And he answered, “It is I.” 21 Abner said to him, “Turn aside to your right hand or to your left, and seize one of the young men and take his spoil.” But Asahel would not turn aside from following him. 11 [n] 2 Samuel 5:5; 1 Kings 2:11 And the time that David was king in Hebron over [i] [See 2 Samuel 2:4 above] the house of Judah was seven years and six months. Read 2 Samuel 2 from the ESV Bible online. 2 Samuel 1 2 Samuel 2 2 Samuel 3 2 Samuel 4 2 Samuel 5 2 Samuel 6 2 Samuel 7 2 Samuel 8: 2 Samuel 9 2 Samuel - ESV. 25 You know that Abner the son of Ner came to deceive you and to know oyour going out and your coming in, and to know all that you are doing.”. But one thing I require of you; that is, gyou shall not see my face unless you first bring hMichal, Saul’s daughter, when you come to see my face.” 11 iBut when the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, 8 and brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron. 1 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew # ch. Tell me.” And he answered, “The people fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead, and Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead.” 12 And David commanded his young men, and they killed them and cut off their hands and feet and hanged them beside the pool at Hebron. 26 Then Abner called to Joab, “Shall the sword devour forever? 23 But he refused to turn aside. Under Eli and his sons (1 Samuel 2:22-25; 1 Samuel 4:17-18) and also under the two sons of Samuel (1 Samuel 8:1-2) the office of the judge crumbles into pieces. 13 And Joab the son of Zeruiah and the servants of David went out and met them at othe pool of Gibeon. 3 And David brought up hhis men who were with him, everyone with his household, and they lived in the towns of Hebron. Therefore that place was called Helkath-hazzurim,1 which is at Gibeon. 23 But now he is dead. 8 And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ 2 And Joab sent to # 2 Chr. 37 So all the people and all Israel understood that day that it had not been the king’s will to put to death Abner the son of Ner. Copy Options. 16 And each caught his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent’s side, so they fell down together. 18:33; Song 2:17; 8:14; Hab. 30 Joab returned from the pursuit of Abner. When they told David, # 1 Sam. 2 Samuel depicts David as a true (though imperfect) representative of the ideal theocratic king. David Anointed King of Judah 2. How then could I lift up my face to your brother Joab?” 23 But he refused to turn aside. 2 Samuel 21 David Avenges the Gibeonites. 31 But the servants of David had struck down of Benjamin 360 of Abner’s men. And as the sun was going down they came to the hill of Ammah, which lies before Giah on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon. After the death of Saul, many went to David at Ziklag, 1 Chronicles 12:22, but he trusted in God who promised him the kingdom, to give it in his own time and manner. 33 And the king xlamented for Abner, saying, And all the people wept again over him. 16 And each caught his opponent by the head and thrust his sword in his opponent's side, so they fell down together. 4 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David (E)king over the house of Judah. Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. 22 And Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me. 2 Samuel 2. 28 Afterward, when David heard of it, he said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the Lord for the blood of Abner the son of Ner. And Abner and the men of Israel were beaten before the servants of David. 1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. The Lord has avenged my lord the king this day on Saul and on his offspring.” 4:10 a man came from Saul's camp, c See Josh. 10 to transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, ffrom Dan to Beersheba.” The most popular Bible verses from the chapter 2 Samuel 2. 5 Then David said to the young man who told him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?” Abner and the army of Ishbosheth lost 360 men to 20 in the army of David. Read the Bible. ... 2 Samuel - ESV & NIV Lees dit bijbelboek online, klik hier om te lezen. 32 And they took up Asahel and buried him in the tomb of his father, which was at Bethlehem. 2 Samuel 6 Ish-bosheth Murdered 4 When Ish-bosheth , Saul’s son , heard that Abner had died at Hebron , f his courage failed , and all Israel was dismayed . 11 (K)And the time that David was king in Hebron over (L)the house of Judah was seven years and six months. And he fell there and died where he was. 1 And the Lord sent Nathan to David. How then could I lift up my face to your brother Joab?” 19 And Asahel pursued Abner, and as he went, he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. 2 The rich man had very many flocks and herds, 3 but the poor man had nothing but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought. De populairste bijbelteksten uit het bijbelboek 2 Samuel. Nathan Rebukes David. And Ish-bosheth said to Abner, b“Why have you gone in to my father’s concubine?” 8 Then Abner was very angry over the words of Ish-bosheth and said, “Am I ca dog’s head of Judah? Why should I strike you to the ground? and the sword of Saul returned not empty. 12 Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. ESV Expository Commentary: 1 Samuel–2 Chronicles Volume 3 Series edited by Iain M. Duguid , James M. Hamilton Jr. , Jay Sklar , Contributions by John L. Mackay , J. Gary Millar, John Olley 12 And they mourned and wept jand fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son and for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. And the Philistines came and lived in them. Cite Share Print ... 2 Samuel 22 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. The Lord God had told him to live there. 22:10 inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? They were Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, Nabal's widow from Carmel. David said, "To which shall I go up?" 2 Samuel David Hears of Saul’s Death. English Standard Version Update. Can I bring him back again? Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Then Rechab and Baanah his brother escaped.1 2 Samuel 1 2 Samuel 2 (ESV) 2 Samuel 3. 4 and the fourth, zAdonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; 28 So Joab blew the trumpet, and all the men stopped and pursued Israel no more, nor did they fight anymore. The Lord said to him, ‘Go up.’. And he brought it up, and it grew up with him and with his children. Why should I strike you to the ground? Why is it that you have sent him away, so that he is gone? 4 zThen Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these auncircumcised come and thrust me through, and mistreat me.” But his armor-bearer would not, bfor he feared greatly. 2 After this David (A)inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” And the Lord said to him, “Go up.” David said, “To which shall I go up?” And he said, “To (B)Hebron.” 2 So David went up there, and (C)his two wives also, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. 39 And I was gentle today, though anointed king. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. The Battle of Gibeon 12 Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 7:6 with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. Then Abner said to him, “Go, return.” And he returned. Get an Answer. NIV. 17 And the battle was very fierce that day. Red Letter. They took his head and went by the way of mthe Arabah all night, 14 Then David sent messengers to Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, saying, “Give me my wife Michal, ifor whom I paid the bridal price of a hundred foreskins of the Philistines.” 6 Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. Cancel any time. Calvary Church with Skip Heitzig 11,354 views 2 And on the third day, behold, ba man came from Saul’s camp, cwith his clothes torn and dirt on his head. 7 When they came into the house, as he lay on his bed in his bedroom, they struck him and put him to death and beheaded him. 20 When Abner came with twenty men to David at Hebron, David made a feast for Abner and the men who were with him. 7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. 16 And David said to him, n“Your blood be on your head, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I have killed othe Lord’s anointed.’”. 9 So they cut off his head and stripped off his armor and sent messengers throughout the land of the Philistines, dto carry the good news eto the house of their idols and to the people. 17 And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you. Therefore that place was called Helkath-hazzurim,[a] which is at Gibeon. 32 And they took up Asahel and buried him in the tomb of his father, which was at Bethlehem. 22 And Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me. 10 qwhen one told me, ‘Behold, Saul is dead,’ and thought he was bringing good news, rI seized him and killed him at Ziklag, which was the reward I gave him for his news. Why do we pray to God? Search the Bible. Make your covenant with me, and behold, my hand shall be with you to bring over all Israel to you.” 16 But her husband went with her, weeping after her all the way to jBahurim. But David did not know about it. But Abner was not with David at Hebron, for he had sent him away, and he had gone in peace. The decay in the house of Eli is so much graver as the priesthood is concerned also which ought to be the medium between God and the people. 8 But lAbner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to mMahanaim, And yet you charge me today with a fault concerning a woman. 3 David said to him, “Where do you come from?” And he said to him, “I have escaped from the camp of Israel.” 14 And Abner said to Joab, “Let the young men arise and compete before us.” And Joab said, “Let them arise.” 19 And Asahel pursued Abner, and as he went, he turned neither to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. Do you not know that the end will be bitter? Chapters 2-4 cover the 7½ years during which David was king at Hebron. 12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf,1 saying, “To whom does the land belong? 4 When Ish-bosheth, Saul’s son, heard that Abner had died at Hebron, fhis courage failed, and all Israel was dismayed. 8 But (I)Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to (J)Mahanaim, 9 and he made him king over Gilead and the Ashurites and Jezreel and Ephraim and Benjamin and all Israel. 12:20; Ruth 3:3] Do not anoint yourself with oil, but behave like a woman who has been mourning many days for the dead. 26 When Joab came out from David’s presence, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern of Sirah. bwho put ornaments of gold on your apparel. 5 David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, k“May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your lord and buried him. 19 Abner also spoke to lBenjamin. 6 While there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was making himself strong in the house of Saul.