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2 Samuel 2:8-12

8 War Between the Houses of David and Saul
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 house of Judah, however, followed David.

11 The length of time David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

12 Abner son of Ner, together with the men of Ish-Bosheth son of Saul, left Mahanaim and went to Gibeon.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 2:8-12

Genesis 32:2 - When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:2

2 Samuel 17:24 - David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:24 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:24

2 Samuel 17:26-27 - The Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:26-27 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 17:26-27

1 Kings 4:14 - Ahinadab son of Iddo—in Mahanaim; Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 4:14

1 Samuel 17:55 - As Saul watched David going out to meet the Philistine, he said to Abner, commander of the army... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:55 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 17:55

Psalms 108:8 - Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter. Click to read the verse Psalms 108:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 108:8

Joshua 13:26 - and from Heshbon to Ramath Mizpah and Betonim, and from Mahanaim to the territory of Debir; Click to read the verse Joshua 13:26 Click to read the verse Joshua 13:26

1 Samuel 14:50 - His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of Saul’s army was A... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:50 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:50

1 Chronicles 9:39 - Ner was the father of Kish, Kish the father of Saul, and Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shu... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:39 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:39

1 Chronicles 8:33 - Ner was the father of Kish, Kish the father of Saul, and Saul the father of Jonathan, Malki-Shu... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:33 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 8:33

2 Samuel 3:7-8 - Now Saul had had a concubine named Rizpah daughter of Aiah. And Ish-Bosheth said to Abner, “Why... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:7-8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:7-8

2 Samuel 4:5-6 - Now Recab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out for the house of Ish-Bosheth, ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:5-6 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:5-6

1 Samuel 26:14 - He called out to the army and to Abner son of Ner, “Aren’t you going to answer me, Abner?” Abne... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:14 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 26:14

2 Samuel 2:29 - All that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, continued... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 2:29

2 Samuel 3:38 - Then the king said to his men, “Do you not realize that a prince and a great man has fallen in ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:38 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:38

2 Samuel 4:5 - Now Recab and Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, set out for the house of Ish-Bosheth, ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 4:5