David has him put to death. He sings a song of lament for Saul and Jonathon. David is then made king of Judah and Saul s son Ishbosheth is made king over Israel.
Civil war breaks out between the two countries, but it is soon given up.
However, he is murdered by Joab because he had killed Joab s brother in time of war and so David mourns Abner s death. Ishbosheth is later murdered and David has his murderers executed. David Begins Reigning Over all Israel, 5-12 David now becomes ruler over all the land of Israel. David has the Ark of the Covenant brought to the city of Jerusalem and Uzzah is killed along the way for touching it. David dances before the LORD with all his heart, which makes his wife Michal upset with him.