2 Samuel 2: David Made King Over Judah

Guided by the LORD, David moves to Hebron, where Judah anoints him king, and he blesses the town that buried Saul. Abner sets up Ish-bosheth, a son of Saul, as a rival king, and a clash at Gibeon ends in defeat for Abner, who kills Joab’s brother Asahel before the fighting is halted.

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What did Abner call out to Joab from the hilltop (2 Samuel 2:25-26)?

Hand over David and we will spare your soldiers.Must the fighting between brothers go on forever?Return Asahel’s body and we will leave in peace.Meet me alone and let us settle this between us.