Day 91 2 Sam 1-4 David anointed king; fights Abner; Ps 6 prays for salvation

2 Samuel 1-4; Psalm 6 ●2 Samuel 1 David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan—He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul—David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song.●2 Samuel 2 David is anointed king over the house of Judah—Ishbosheth becomes the king of Israel—David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel.●2 Samuel 3 The houses of David and Saul engage in a long war—David grows stronger—Abner joins David but is slain by Joab—David mourns for Abner.●2 Samuel 4 Two of Saul’s captains slay Ishbosheth—They take his head to David, who has them slain for killing a righteous person.●Psalm 6 David prays for mercy, healing, and salvation.