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1. Who became king over Israel while David was king over the house of Judah? (2:8-11) What did Abner suggest Joab, and what took place? (2:12-17) How did Asahel die? (2:18-23) How did the fight between Joab’s men and Abner’s men come an end and with what result? (2:24-32) 2. What did the author say about the house of Saul and the house of David? (3:1-5) What caused Abner turn to David? (3:6-11) How would Abner bring all Israel under David’s rule? (3:12-21) 3. What did Joab do to Abner and why? (3:22-27) What was David’s response at this? (3:28-35) How was David’s genuine heart revealed concerning this event? What did all the people and all Israel come to know? (3:36-37) Why was this important? What was David’s agony as the anointed king? (3:38-39) 4. How was Ish-Bosheth son of Saul killed? (4:1-7) When the men who brought the head of Ish-Bosheth to David, what did David do? (4:8-12) What does this show about David? 5. How was David anointed king over Israel? (5:1-3) What is written about David’s reign? (4)

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