Day 147 - Read 2 Samuel 3-4

David continued to have success while the house of Saul weakened. Abner vowed to bring Israel under the leadership of David as was appointed by God. David called for Ish-bosheth to send Michal, Ish-bosheth’s sister and Saul’s daughter, to be his rightful wife as promised. Joab, David’s nephew, did not trust Abner. He tricked Joab into meeting him and killed him because Abner killed his brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon. David mourned the death of Abner. Saul’s house dispersed and Ish-bosheth was killed in his bed and beheaded. The head was taken to Hebron and given to David. David had the men who killed Ish-bosheth put to death.