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do for David what the LORD has sworn to him: Abner was aware that God had chosen David to be king over all Israel (see also 2 Samuel 3:18).
The house of David (David’s family line and those loyal to his rule) grew stronger, while the house of Saul grew weaker. A key turning point came when Abner, who held the real political power among Saul’s followers, changed his loyalty to David. When Abner did this, many of his relatives from the northern tribes followed him.
Events
- Reign of Davidc. 1055 BC
People
Abner: Saul's cousin and commander of his army David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Abner David Ishbosheth Rizpah Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Abner: Alienation of, from the House of Saul Conspiracy: Abner, Against Ish-Bosheth Ish-Bosheth: Deserted by Abner Treason of Abner Against Ish-Bosheth