Abner’s Break With Saul’s House

The last article dealt with Abner's opposition to David. He established Ishbosheth in Mahanaim as king over all Israel with the exception of Judah. From Mahanaim he advanced with an army to Gibeon in the south-western part of Benjamin as purposing through conflict against David to subject Judah also to Ishbosheth. As we saw, the plan did not materialize. Anticipating the attack, David opposed a force under Joab. There was a sore battle in which Abner and his army were beaten. A truce was agreed...