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A long civil war followed between Judah, led by David, and the northern tribes, led by Saul’s family. These events led directly to the murder of Abner (2 Samuel 3:22–39).
After Saul died, those loyal to David (the tribe of Judah) came into conflict with those loyal to Saul’s son Ish-bosheth (the remaining tribes of Israel).
At this time, the Philistines controlled much of the land west of the Jordan River. They likely encouraged this division among the Israelites because a divided people were easier for them to control.
Events
People
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Ish-bosheth: Son of Saul, king over Israel Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Benjamin, Tribe of David Gibeon, Gibeonites Ishbosheth Joab Mahanaim Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Abner: Loyalty of, to the House of Saul Armies: March in Ranks: Champions Fight Instead of Championship: Young Men of David's and Abner's Armies David: King of Israel: David Wages War Against and Defeats Ish-Bosheth Israel: The Conflict Between the Two Political Factions Joab: Son of David's Sister: Defeats and Kills Abner Tribe of Benjamin: Adhered for a Time to the House of Saul Against David Tribe of Benjamin: Census of Loyal to Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul War: Civil