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After Saul's death, David was crowned king by the people of Judah, but Avner crowned Saul's son Ish Bosheth over the other tribes (2 Samuel 2:4-9).

David's kingdom gradually spread over all twelve Israelite tribes, because:

  • The people of Judah prevailed in battle (2 Samuel 3:1).
  • Avner eventually rescinded his support for Ish Bosheth, after Ish Bosheth angered him (Avner), in 2 Samuel ch.3. See also 2 Samuel 4:1.
  • Other former supporters of Ish Bosheth killed Ish Bosheth (2 Samuel ch.4), leaving David as the only king de facto, which everyone willingly accepted (see 2 Samuel 5:1-3).
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