5 The sixth son was Ithream. His mother was Eglah, David’s wife. These sons were born to David at Hebron.
6 Abner made himself a main leader among the supporters of Saul. He did this during the war between the supporters of Saul’s family and the supporters of David’s family.
7 Now Saul had once had a slave woman named Rizpah. She was the daughter of Aiah. Ish-Bosheth said to Abner, “Why did you have physical relations with my father’s slave woman?”
8 Abner was very angry because of what Ish-Bosheth said. Abner said, “I have been loyal to Saul and his family and friends! I didn’t hand you over to David. I am not a traitor working for Judah! But now you are saying I did something wrong with this woman!
9 May God punish me terribly if I don’t help David. I will make sure that what God promised does happen!
10 I will take the kingdom from the family of Saul. I will make David king of Israel and Judah! He will rule from Dan to Beersheba.”
11 Ish-Bosheth couldn’t say anything to Abner. He was too afraid of Abner.