8
Abner son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, took Saul's son Ish-boshethand moved him to Mahanaim.
2 Samuel 2:8 In-Context
6
May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.
7
Now then, be strong and brave, for Saul your master is dead, and the people of Judah have anointed me king over them.”
8
Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim.
9
He made him king over Gilead, Ashuri and Jezreel, and also over Ephraim, Benjamin and all Israel.
10
Ish-Bosheth son of Saul was forty years old when he became king over Israel, and he reigned two years. The tribe of Judah, however, remained loyal to David.