2 Samuel 2:7-9

New International Version

⁷ Now then, be strong^(A) and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have anointed me king over them.”

War Between the Houses of David and Saul^(B)

⁸ Meanwhile, Abner^(C) son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth^(D) son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim.^{(E) 9} He made him king over Gilead,^(F) Ashuri^(G) and Jezreel, and also over Ephraim, Benjamin and all Israel.^(H)