The kingdom of Ish-bosheth continued to grow
weaker. Still, Abner’s influence grew stronger.
One day the king said to him, “Why did you sleep
with my father’s concubine?”
Abner got angry and said, “How dare you! My
loyalty to your father is the only thing that has
kept me from handing you over to David. Now
you’re accusing me of sinning with this woman.
That’s it! I’m going to establish David as king
over all of Israel.” Ish-bosheth was speechless.
Abner sent a message to David. “I’m ready to
give you the kingdom of Israel. Let’s work out the
agreements.”
David said, “One thing has to happen first
before I’ll work out any agreement with you. If
you come, you must bring my wife Michal, Saul’s
daughter. Don’t come without her.”
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