David is anointed king in Hebron but only over Judah. Saul's son, Ishbaal, is taken by Abner to Mahanaim and appointed king of Israel. The two sides meet at Gibeon. After a fierce battle, David's side wins. Asahel, brother of Joab, David's commander, sets out after Abner, but Abner thrusts his javelin into Asahel.
PEOPLE: David - יהוה YHVH God - Ahinoam - Abigail - Tribe of Judah - Abner - Ish-bosheth - Joab - Abishai - Asahel
PLACES: Hebron - Jabesh-Gilead - Mahanaim - Gilead - Israel - Gibeon - Helkathhazzurim - Ammah - Giah - Bithron - Bethlehem
RELATED ARTICLES: Jezreelite - Nabal - Carmelite - Saul - Ner - Ashurites - Tribe of Ephraim - Tribe of Benjamin - Zeruiah - Shofar
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