2 SAMUEL CHAPTER 3 The war between the house of David and the house of Saul. Six sons born to David in Hebron, 2 Samuel 3:1-5. Abner, displeased with Ish-bosheth, 2 Samuel 3:6-11, revolteth to David, who requireth of him that he bring with him Michal, which he does, and communes with the elders of Israel; is feasted by David and dismissed, 2 Samuel 3:12-21. Joab returning from battle is displeased with the king, and treacherously murdereth Abner, 2 Samuel 3:22-27. David curseth Joab, 2 Samuel 3:28-30. Mourneth over Abner, 2 Samuel 3:31-39. Long war; for five years longer; for it is probable that Ish-bosheth was made king presently upon Saul's death, to give them countenance for their rebellion against David; and the other tribes did not submit to David before seven years were expired.
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2 Samuel 3:1
1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.