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Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you! And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant; for Saul your lord is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

Ishbaal King of Israel

Now Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-bo′sheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahana′im;

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May the Lord now show you kindness and faithfulness,(A) and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this. Now then, be strong(B) 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(C)

Meanwhile, Abner(D) son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth(E) son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim.(F)

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