2 Samuel 2:6-8

New International Reader's Version

⁶ And may he now be kind and faithful to you. David will treat you well for being kind to Saul’s body. ⁷ Now then, be strong and brave. Your master Saul is dead. And the people of Judah have anointed David to be king over them.”

The Armies of David and Saul Fight Each Other

⁸ Abner, the son of Ner, was commander of Saul’s army. Abner had brought Saul’s son Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim.