Abner’s Assassination

Leaving David's presence, Abner went forth to gather all Israel unto his new lord as he had vowed. He was gone but a little while perhaps when the servants of David and Joab came "from a troop". They had been warring against some enemy of Judah and brought in a great spoil with them. David was still dependent on such raids for his livelihood. For no arrangements with the people had yet been made for the support of himself, his household and his army. Leaving David's presence, Abner went forth...