2 Samuel 2:6-8
New Catholic Bible
6 Now may the Lord bestow his love and faithfulness upon you. Moreover, I too will treat you with kindness because you have done this charitable deed. 7 Therefore, have courage and be valiant, for even though your lord, Saul, is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me as their king.”
The Reign of David
Ishbaal as King of Israel.[a] 8 Meanwhile the commander of Saul’s army, Abner, the son of Ner, had taken Ishbaal, the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim.
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- 2 Samuel 2:8 After King Saul’s death the kingdom of Israel is split and Judah and Simeon align themselves with David. The remaining ten tribes are faithful to Saul’s son Ishbaal. A lengthy war between the house of Saul and the house of David ensues.
2 Samuel 2:6-8
New King James Version
6 And now may (A)the Lord show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing. 7 Now therefore, let your hands be strengthened, and be valiant; for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”
Ishbosheth Made King of Israel
8 But (B)Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, took [a]Ishbosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to (C)Mahanaim;
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- 2 Samuel 2:8 Esh-Baal, 1 Chr. 8:33; 9:39
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