2Sam003 Civil War

With two kings, David over Judah and Ish-bosther over the rest of Israel, and two capitals, Hebron and Mahanaim, conflict in Israel was inevitable. The story of civil war unfolds around the narration of three interrelated deaths: Asahel, Abner, and Ish-bosheth. Although not by means of human orchestration, these three deaths were related in such a way that one led to the other and ultimately, with the death of Ish-bosheth, war came to an end and the pathway for David to consolidate his rule over all Israel was cleared. Through a series of providential twists and turns, God secured the throne over Israel for David in such a way that all could see that it was entirely a work of the Lord.