2 Samuel 2:6-8

International Children’s Bible

⁶ May the Lord now be kind and true to you. I will also be kind to you because you have done this. ⁷ Now be strong and brave. Saul your master is dead. The people of Judah have appointed me their king.”

War Between Judah and Israel

⁸ Now Abner son of Ner was the commander of Saul’s army. Abner took Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim.