2 Samuel 2:6-8

EasyEnglish Bible

⁶ I pray that the Lord will keep you safe with his faithful love. I too will do good things for you, because of what you have done. ⁷ Saul, your master, is dead, so you must continue to be strong and brave. The people of Judah have now chosen me to rule them as king.’

David and his men fight against Saul's army

⁸ Ner's son Abner was the leader of Saul's army. He took Saul's son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim.