1 Samuel 17

1 Samuel 17

The Philistines and Israelites face off across a valley. The Philistine giant, Goliath of Gath, challenges Israel to send one man to fight him, determining the winner of the war. David, sent to the camp to bring food to his brothers, is outraged by Goliath's blasphemy against the living God. David, armed only with a sling and five stones, declares that God will deliver the giant into his hand. David strikes Goliath in the forehead with a stone, killing him instantly, and then uses Goliath's own sword to cut off his head, resulting in a rout of the Philistine army.

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2 Samuel 2

David is anointed King of Judah in Hebron. Abner, Saul's general, makes Saul's son Ish-Bosheth king over the rest of Israel, leading to a prolonged civil war between the two houses.

2 Samuel 3

The civil war continues, but David's power steadily increases. Abner defects to David but is treacherously murdered by Joab. David publicly mourns Abner and is absolved of any guilt.

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