David and Ishbaal Become Kings – David vs. Saul – The Brick Bible

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Then David asked Yahweh, 'Should I go up to one of the cities of Judah? Where should I go?' And Yahweh replied, 'To Hebron.'

1 of 5 2 Samuel 2:1

So David and his two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, and the men who were with him and their families, settled in the cities of Hebron.

2 of 5 2 Samuel 2:2

And the men of Judah came and anointed David as king over the people of Judah.

3 of 5 2 Samuel 2:4

Saul's army general Abner took Saul's son Ishbaal to Mahanaim and appointed him king over all Israel.

4 of 5 2 Samuel 2:8–9

Saul's son Ishbaal was 40 years old when he became king of Israel, and he reigned for two years.

5 of 5 2 Samuel 2:10

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