David, by God’s direction, with his company goeth up to Hebron, where he is made king of Judah, 1-4. He commendeth them of Jabesh-gilead for burying Saul, 5-7. Abner maketh Ish-bosheth king of Israel, 8-11. A mortal fight between twelve of Abner’s and twelve of Joab’s men, 12-17. Asahel pursueth Abner, and is slain by him, 18-24. At Abner’s motion Joab soundeth a retreat, 25-31. Asahel’s burial, 32.