During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner had continued to strengthen his position in the house of Saul. Cross References 2 Samuel 2:8 Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul's army, took Saul's son Ish-bosheth, moved him to Mahanaim, 2 Samuel 2:9 and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin--over all Israel. 2 Samuel 3:5 and his sixth was Ithream, by David's wife Eglah. These sons were born to David in Hebron. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul. Abner 2 Samuel 2:8,9 2 Kings 10:23 2 Chronicles 25:8 |