King David continues to win key battles adding more territory to the kingdom. David's sin with Bathsheba.												
					
									
													King David's victories were extensive. He took care of Mephibosheth, Jonathan's son.												
					
									
													David's prayer and praise of thanksgiving for the LORD's covenant with him.												
					
									
													After making a covenant with David to help consolidate the kingdom, Abner is murdered by Joab.												
					
									
													Abner, the general of the recently killed King Saul, goes against the will of God and installs Ish-Bosheth king of Israel. David is anointed king of Judah.												
					
									