2 SAMUEL 2

DAVID APPOINTS LEADERSHIP OVER THE TRIBE OF JUDAH

After asking God for guidance, David is sent to the city of Hebron in Judah. David and his two wives pack up all of their belongings and travel to Judah. The people of Judah anoint David as king over Judah, the largest tribe of Israel. David thanks the men of Jabesh-gilead, who buried Saul’s body.

Meanwhile, Saul’s commander Abner makes Saul’s living son, Ish-bosheth, king over Israel, the role that is supposed to be given to David. Only the tribe of Judah follows David and honors him as king.

After a few years, Abner (Saul's commander) and Joab (David’s commander) meet up at Gibeon. There they start a series of twelve battles, one-on-one style similar to David and Goliath. David and Joab’s men are victorious over Abner’s men.

Abner chases down Asahel, one of David’s nephews, and kills him. After this, Abner asked Joab to blow the trumpet and end the battle.